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The Despair of Poor White Americans

I)  The original underclass - often mislabeled as white working-class voters by politicians and pollsters          Typically used to define anyone without a four-year degree          describes over a third of the electorate totally ignores differences in geography, ethnicity, and culture 2) label actually a kind of Stock story where they are envisioned as salt-of-the-earth citizens, living and working in wide open spaces between coasts           CONNOTES VIRTUE/INTEGRITY 3.     Actually, it is the less privileged white Americans in crisis     a. social breakdown of families and community, much like that which impacted African Americans decades earlier b) rates of out-of-wedlock births and male joblessness rising sharply. c) rising mortality rates (including suicide) among middle-aged whites d) opioid addiction II) On the Right we find Barely suppressed contempt characterized muc...
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CRE 287 - Understanding Asian American Social Movements

 Understanding Asian American Social Movements 1) Starting in the 1960s and 1970s to present -promoting social justice, equality and representation. 2) The Formation of Early Asian American Social movements -characterized by sense of solidarity and unity among different Asian ethnic groups 3) Challenged dominant narratives and stereotypes 4) influenced by concept of "Third World Solidarity" = emphasized shared experiences and struggles of communities of color 5) Key organizations involved -early AA social movements a. the Asian American Political Alliance b. The Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State U. c. The Yellow Brotherhood d. The Asian American Student Union -played crucial role promoting AA identity and challenging status. Helped create sense of solidarity and community 6) Key Figures involved in Movement a. Yugi Ichioka -historian/activist credited with coining term Asian American. b. Gordon Hirabayashi -sociologists/activists involved in formation o...
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SJS 287: Native American Activism

  SJS 287: Native American Activism I)                     Occupation of Alcatraz Island nov. 20, 1969 19 months 1.       Group occupied the island with the intent of reclaiming the rock in the name of all American Indians.. 2.       Proclamation stated Alcatraz more suitable for an Indian reservation as determined by white man’s standard a.       It is islolated from modern facilities without adequate means of transportation b.       It has no fresh running water c.       It has inadequate sanitation facilities d.       There are no oil or mineral rights e.       There is no industry and so unemployment is very great f.         There are no health care facilities g.   ...
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SJS/CRE 287 - Why Protests Work, even when not everybody likes them

  Why Protests Work, even when not everybody likes them by Mark and Paul Enger 1.       Last spring student protesting Isreal’s war in Gaza sprang up across college campuses throughout the U.S.  one even here at Miami a.       Some resulted in campus lockdowns, occupying of administrative buildings, canceling of graduation ceremonies, and arrests. b.      But over the last few years disruptive protests have also covered a wide range of social movements 2.       Since 2023 we have seen animal rights advocates disrupting UK’s Grand National horse race and Victoria Beckham’s fashion show a.       Abortion rights protests b.      Striking dock workers in Canada  c.       Climate protests blocking access to oil and gas terminals d.      And a multitude of protests regarding ICE and Immigration 3...
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