Geographies of Culture, Rights and Power

3 credits · Graduate

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 refugee movements, foreign policy, and grassroots solidarity organizing. Preclusion(s): GEOG 426-3, NRES 798-3 Culture, Rights and Power