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Ethnic Identities in Latin America
How has the evolution
of ethnic identities influenced Latin American history? We will begin this
course with a theoretical discussion of race and ethnicity, and then proceed
to an evaluation of their creation in a Latin American context. In particular,
this class will emphasize the role Indigenous peoples have played in Latin
American societies, and how their constructs of ethnicity have influenced
cultural, economic, and political developments in the region. Finally,
we will critique the emergence of new forms of ethnic consciousness and
ethnic rights movements. |