Each question will be evaluated by the following criteria:
Content Mastery
Critical thinking
Organization
Clarity and precision
Evidence and examples
Midterm Questions:
1. You are tasked with delivering a lecture on the topic of women and migration, drawing insights from the assigned readings: ‘Women’s Burden: Counter-Geographies of Globalization’ and ‘The Feminization of Survival.’ While acknowledging the significance of issues like sex trafficking, the aim of your lecture is to explore the diverse array of challenges and experiences faced by women in migration beyond this singular focus. What fundamental points would you prioritize in your lecture, leveraging insights from the assigned readings to illuminate broader themes and complexities inherent in the intersection of gender, migration, and globalization?
2. What were the primary catalysts behind significant waves of migration from Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, leading to the formation of Latinx communities in the USA? Select only two of the mentioned countries and analyze the key factors driving migration from each, considering historical, socio-economic, and political contexts.
3. Share your analysis of the significance of the Young Lords in the 1970s, considering multiple perspectives. In your response, explore the concepts of Primordialism and Instrumentalism, providing substantial examples for each if feasible. Additionally, examine the pivotal role of ethnicity and race within the organization, and elucidate how gender dynamics influenced their activism and organizational structure.
4. Discuss the initiatives presented in ‘Querying Central American from the US Diaspora,’ which aims to challenge the broad Panethnic label ‘Latino’ while also advocating for increased visibility and recognition of Central American communities. Additionally, analyze how these initiatives address and seeks to combat stigma/myth associated with Central American identities and experiences within the United States.