A Real Conversation Between Lydia and Ellen
Ellen and Lydia have a conversation about all that they have learned and experienced over the course of this January term.
An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
POLS 239: Brazil
The Reality of Racial Inequality in Brazil
Social Policy in a Nation that is a "Champion of Inequality"
Anna Phearman discusses the shortcomings of social policy in Brazil.
Definitions of Primitive
Blake Heeren discusses the complexities of the Candomblé religion.
A Futuristic City
The group arrives in Brasília.
Brazil's Normalization of Poor Education, Violence, and Crime
Wrapping Up Our Time in Salvador
Today we left Salvador and headed to Brasilia.
Buying Freedom
Lauren Arneson talks about the group's day trip to Cachoeira.
Confronting My White Feminism
Anna Becker shares about her visit to the Sisterhood of Good Death.
Escalating Police Violence in Brazil
Jake Smith discusses his observations of police behavior in Brazil and how this compares to research on the subject.
A Day of Dance
Ellen Vokes shares her experiences with samba and capoeira classes!
The Racial Disparities of Employment in Brazil
Anna Phearman discusses her observations of employment disparities within Brazil.