Consumption and Social Change in Latin America

3 Credits

Examines consumption patterns in Latin America and among Latinx communities in the US, situating them within processes of globalization, identity formation, and social inequality. Analyze key sectors such as food, fashion, technology, leisure, and housing, exploring how cultural, political, and environmental dynamics shape practices of consumption. Critically uses case studies and creative methodologies, including netnography, video, mapping, and visual tools.