As globalization accelerates throughout the world, Latin America, neoliberal logic has contributed to the attitude that English, Chinese, French, and Arabic are the most functional languages to study. There is little or no economic value in knowing and speaking indigenous languages. I have done extensive research on Andean hip hop artists who share many commonalities; […]
B51: Conservación y Canciones: Agrobiodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge in Peru
A growing population, changing climate, and constantly evolving pest pressures have for many years highlighted the importance of genetic diversity in food and crop systems. This is especially true in the Peruvian Andes, most famously known as the birthplace of the potato. Because of the harsh conditions under which the crop originated, maintaining a diverse […]
B66: Influence of Hip Hop Music on Andes Subculture in Bolivia
Throughout history, our world has been plagued by the infiltration of racism, injustices, and discrimination towards various subsets of cultures. Bolivia is home to 36 indigenous cultures who have suffered a history of these discriminations. Our research was aimed at investigating the ways that HipHop music produced by indigenous artists has shaped growth and prospectively […]
B68: Investigation on the Use of Music as a Relief Mechanism for People Under Social Distress With an Emphasis on Latin America
The social injustice and inequality experienced by Latin American people is a major issue reflected in society that deserves to be addressed. Latin American music artists including but not limited to Wayna Rap, Nación Rap, and Immortal Kultura have been addressing these issues through the lyrics of their songs. Music artists spread the message of […]
B69: Hip-Hop With Identity in Bolivia
Students in Professor Caroline Shipley’s SPN 311 class have watched, read, and listened to a wide variety of Latin American Indigenous literature, music, and poetry throughout the semester. Specifically, we have paid close attention to the new and growing Andean Hip-Hop movement that has large fan bases in countries like Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Our […]
C31: The Evolution of True Crime as a Cultural Study of Deviance
The general research area I have been operating in is American studies initially focusing on the cross-section between the birth of true crime and journalism’s role juxtaposed to the racial bias in American culture. As my case study, I used the newest Ted Bundy film, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile, which led me to […]
C32: The Controversy Of Mount Rushmore’s Land and Meaning
The general area of my research is in American and Native American studies. My research question is “What makes Mount Rushmore so controversial and how do both Americans and Native Americans view the monument and the land it is on?”. My research question is an excellent way of bridging two fields while at the same […]
B09-T: Understanding and Withstanding: Comparing Colombian and Mexican Responses to Migration Crises
In the late 2010s, deepening crises in Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras led to the migration of millions from their homes in pursuit of refuge and asylum. Received primarily by Colombia and Mexico, these migrants and asylum seekers have encountered vastly different responses from the country in which they end up. Why have Colombia […]
CSI-03: The Disneyfication of American Culture
The general area of this research is media studies and American studies, but I also was able to bring in aspects of anthropology as well, while studying culture through media. I decided to focus specifically on how Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Corporation have simultaneously influenced and become a symbol of American culture. This […]
BRII-06: National Identity in Education: A Comparative Analysis of Italy and Northern Ireland
From the United Kingdom’s recent European Union withdrawal to escalating far-right populism, European states are actively reworking to differentiate their national narratives. Not surprisingly, education has been a useful tool for indoctrinating a collective national identity since the beginning of the nation-state. This paper concentrates on the complexities behind national identity within education, the similarities […]