Geographies of Culture, Rights and Power

3 credits · Undergraduate

This seminar examines geographical approaches to culture, rights, and power as they relate to issues of political violence experienced by Indigenous Peoples, labour organizations, and social movements. Primary geographical focus is on the Mesoamerican region, particularly Guatemala, El Salvador, and Chiapas, Mexico. Implications for Canada and the United States are explored through consideration of refugee movements, foreign policy, and grassroots solidarity organizing. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours or permission of the instructor