This week, I wanted to focus on Max Cameron’s talk titled The Left Turns. I found this video particularly interesting as it can highlight the social and political changes of the area within the short span of 5 years. Whilst Cameron made some important points on the left shift in Latin America, we cannot ignoreContinue reading “Week 13: Towards and Uncertain Future”
Video by Ana Laura, Maiya, and Mirella
Latin America has come a long way since its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1492, yet it still has many centuries of history to catch up on. Although it has recently entered the global marketplace, Latin America is not as the same stage as the Northern counties. As part of the developing world, its priorities are … Continue reading “WEEK 13: Towards an Uncertain Future”
This week discussed the revolution in Mexico and the characteristics of a revolutionary revolt. I like how Dawson in the reading first addressed the fact that concept of “modernity” didn’t benefit entire populations, hence there was a large amount of latin american population who were unhappy with their nations. Furthermore, this concept of desiring a […]
For this week’s lecture video and readings, a great emphasis is placed on a subjective and fairly contentious topic-that of citizenship and rights. As we have been exploring the nature of Latin America, both as a geographical set of nations and as an abstract idea, we have looked into its conception and maturation, as it… Continue reading Freedom as a Process
