It Takes Two to Tango?: Urban Processions, Cultural Expressions, and Identities
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...
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...
The Influence of Pablo Escobar and the Urbanization of Medellin, Colombia
The Influence of Pablo Escobar and the Urbanization of Medellin, Colombia By: Molly McEntee and Thomas McInerney Research Kit Introduction This research kit will be focused on Medellin, Colombia, during the era of Pablo Escobar, starting in the 1980s. It will be...
Tango as a Mechanism for Social Change for Women and the LGBTQ+ Community By: Hollie Briones
Briones Tango Research Kit Research Questions/Intro How does the Argentine Tango provide an outlet for the queer community to express themselves in Urban Latin American Spaces? How does the Argentine Tango transform gender roles in Urban Latin American...
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...