This course invites students to navigate the intricate pathways of equity, diversity, and social justice, drawing inspiration from the metaphor of an odyssey. Throughout this expedition, students will critically examine historical and contemporary challenges, explore intersectional perspectives, and cultivate the skills needed to navigate the complex terrain of social injustices. Students will explore the evolution of social justice movements across different historical contexts. They will analyze critical events, figures, and milestones that have shaped the pursuit of equality, understanding the impact of historical injustices on present-day social structures. Students will analyze key social justice movements in the state of Wisconsin and visit crucial places of the movements, such as movements involving the Menominee Termination Act of 1961, Milwaukee’s civil Rights movement of the '60s, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT+) Rights Movement in Wisconsin.
Prerequisites
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