SOCI 4341 - Social Movements and Revolution

3 hrs

Study of the means of social transformation that might be used to encourage people to act as agents of change in the alteration of their individual situations, communities and societies. Particular attention will be paid to the efforts of historical and contemporary immigrant groups (e.g. Irish, Chicanos, transnational Colombians) in their struggle for political and social power. Furthermore, considerable attention is given to the up rootedness and immigration created through global conflicts.
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.