Listed in: American Studies, as AMST-305 | Anthropology and Sociology, as SOCI-305
Leah C. Schmalzbauer (Section 01)
(Offered as AMST 305 and SOCI 305.) In this course we draw from sociology, anthropology, and geography to explore the gendered dynamics and experiences of Latino migration to the United States. We begin by situating gendered patterns of migration in the context of contemporary globalization and relating them to social constructions of gender. Next we look at experiences of settlement, analyzing the role of women’s and men’s networks in the process of migration, especially in terms of employment and survival strategies. We also analyze how specific contexts of reception influence the gender experience of settlement. For example, how does migration to rural areas differ from migration to traditional urban migration hubs, and how does gender influence that difference? We then look at Latino family formation, paying special attention to the experiences of transnational mothers and fathers, those who have left children behind in their home countries in the process of migration. Finally, we explore the relationship between migration and sexuality.
Limited to 20 students. Spring semester. Professor Schmalzbauer.
Section 01
Tu 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM CHAP 205
Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM CHAP 205
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacrificing Families: Navigating Laws, Labor and Love Across Borders | Abrego | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| The Sexuality of Migration: Border Crossing and Mexican Immigrant Men | Cantu | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao | Diaz | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Erotic Journeys: Mexican Immigrants and their Sex Lives | Gonzalez-Lopez | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| When I was a Puerto Rican | Santiago | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| The Last Best Place? Gender, Family and Migration in the New West | Schmalzbauer | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Waiting for Jose: The Minutemen's Pursuit of America | Shapira | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.