WGST 386 Latinas in the Global Economy: Work, Migration, and Households (Same as History 386 and Latina/o Studies 386) (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010) (D)

HIST 386 Latinas in the Global Economy: Work, Migration, and Households (Same as Latina/o Studies 386 and Women's and Gender Studies 386) (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010) (D)
This course examines the impact of the global economy on Latinas from 1945 to the present. Using the garment industry as an example of a labor intensive industry that has gone global, we will ask a series of questions regarding the impact on Latinas in their countries of origin and in urban areas in the United States. What impact has the global economy and economic development had on Latinas' work and their households in their countries of origin? How have economic changes and government policies fostered Latinas' migrations? How have Latinas been incorporated into the changing U.S. economy? How have Latinas confronted the challenges created by a globalizing economy? Broadly comparative, this course includes Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican women, as well as other Latinas.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, two short essays, and a final paper that will be presented to the class.
Groups D and F
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