Introduction to Socio-cultural issues in Latin America

dublin | miscellaneous | event notice Monday April 11, 2005 17:05 by Rachel - LASC rachel at lasc dot ie 5 Merrion Row 01 676 0435

A one-day workshop

This workshop is aimed at those who are new to studying about the region, and want to learn more about it for the purposes of activism, travel, volunteering or similar.

This workshop will provide an overview of Latin America from a socio-cultural perspective. What kind of societies exists in Latin America and how equal are they? What factors determine access to power and wealth? An insight into the development of Latin American society and identity, from pre-colonial to the present day, will be provided. The issue of race and ethnicity will also be looked at, focusing especially on the rights of the indigenous people of Latin America. A session will also be included on Latin Americas inspiring and vital social movements, which include land, housing, indigenous rights and environmental movements.

Sessions included:

Historical Overview of Latin America with Nancy Serrano, UL

Indigenous Rights in Latin America with Stefania Minervino,Anthropologist

Social Movements in Latin America with Laurence Cox, University of Maynooth


Saturday 28th May 2005
Venue: Dublin City Centre
Price: €40/€30 LASC member, unemployed, student or OAP.
Booking essential: Contact LASC 01 676 0435, rachel@lasc.ie, www.lasc.ie