Samba: Resistance to Nationalism

Samba: Resistance to Nationalism

Research Questions/Intro The main themes that this research kit is trying to cover is the importance of music as a cultural identity in relation to national pride and the ways music can be used to convey a political message. Being one of the last countries to abolish...
Pilsen, Chicago’s Transformation

Pilsen, Chicago’s Transformation

Research Questions/Intro For my research I took a close look at the Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen and its function as a Hispanic Ethnic Community. My main research question is How has the hispanic community in Pilsen changed from the mid 20th century to the turn of...
The Marginalization of Women in Public Spaces by Abby Lane

The Marginalization of Women in Public Spaces by Abby Lane

The Marginalization of Women in Public Spaces      This research kit focuses on the inequalities and injustices that many Latin American women and members of the LGBTQ community often face in an urban context. It appeals to college students and professors who wish to...