This course recognizes the emotional effects of oppression. Recently, more attention shows how systemic mistreatment of people affects the social and economic wellbeing of communities (both systematically targeted by racism and colonization and those enforcing these systems). We will practice, reflect, discuss, and explore what healing from oppression looks like. We explore the emotional dimensions of oppression and justice while being aware that the history of injustice is full of intense emotions. How do we connect the personal, academic, and political experience of living and researching through these experiences? How do we analyze and heal the effects of injustice and mistreatment and support our academic practice and activist work?
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
Collegelove professor
this was the easiest class i have ever taken!! you learn so many interesting things and also get to interact/ meet so many new people since she pushes you to talk to someone new every week. everything was so straightforward and she is a very nice grader!
Professor Saldivar is a very wise woman. While I did find myself getting bored often (she would have students come up and present for over half the almost 3-hour class), when she did get up and speak, she had very quality input. Assignments were easy, you just had to DO them and the readings. Easy work, but attendance was mandatory!
great professor and class
Class I took isn't listed (Activist Anthropology) beware: For SJW's only. Entire class is based off of strong subjective opinions. Take the course if you'd like to visit crazy town.
I believe this was Professor Saldivar's first quarter at UCSB but she was great! The grade was based on weekly journals (300 words) based on the weekly readings, a final essay (out of class), and a presentation on one of the readings. She's an easy grader and cares a lot about the topics she teaches. She loves having conversations with students.
