ANTH 970 - Culture Clash in Multiethnic Europe: Anthropological Case Studies in Race, Cultural Politics, and Human Rights

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 6 Hours
Attribute: 6 SS, CD
In this course we will study the cultural and political challenges that have arisen in post-colonial Great Britain, and Europe more broadly, regarding issues of pluralism, human rights and cultural difference. We will examine emergent controversies involving slavery, veiling, female circumcision, nativism, citizenship laws, the human rights system of the European Union and ethical debates over overseas conquest and colonization.

Instructor: B. Pineda
Prerequisites & Notes
Note: Taught in London. Prior application and acceptance to the Oberlin-in-London program required.