Argentina: Social Movements and Human Rights
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Gain firsthand knowledge about diverse social movements and the struggle for human rights in Argentina.
Argentina is a country renowned for heroic efforts against impunity, economic disenfranchisement, and social exclusion.
History here encompasses the diverse immigrant organization of the late 1800s, Peron’s populist movement, and the late twentieth-century military regime in which tens of thousands lost their lives. Since the country’s recent economic crisis, a variety of social movements have worked toward creating new means of achieving economic advancement along with social justice.
The vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires, home to many Argentine activist groups and human rights organizations, serves as program headquarters. Students travel throughout the nation, visiting social activists, local scholars, indigenous leaders, environmental advocates, rural organizers, and others who share their struggles, hopes, and dreams for their community, nation, and world.
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Duration: Fall/Spring, 15 weeks
Program Base: Buenos Aires
Language Study: Spanish
Prerequisites: Coursework in social work, Latin American studies, political economy, or development studies; 3 semesters Spanish Learn More...
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