Latin/South America [1950-Present]
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Building a "Toolbox for Difference"
This project helps students connect their studies of race and gender with their sense of civic obligation and their desire to help prevent the reoccurrence of violence and intolerance. In her directions to her students, Adrianne Billingham, an educator at Lexington High School (MA) who developed this concluding activity, writes, ". | Lesson Plan | 02/22/2008 - 17:59 |
Colombian Educator Eduardo Escallon Explains the Value of Facing History For His CountryColombian educator Eduardo Escallon speaks about the value of Facing History and Ourselves, both in its subject matter and its approach, for his country. | Video Clip | 07/18/2008 - 10:25 |
Engaging the Future: Finding a Language for PeaceIn the aftermath of the Holocaust and World War II, many international organizations were created to promote global co-existence and prevent mass violence. Today, the debate about the role of those organizations, such as the United Nations, in international conflict continues. | Facing Today | 02/24/2008 - 12:53 |
Lost ChildhoodsThis study guide accompanies three documentaries: The Lost Boys of Sudan, Discovering Dominga, and The Flute Player. All three focus on individuals who were orphaned as a result of a war in their homeland. | Publication | 02/23/2008 - 20:03 |
Stitching Truth: Women's Protest Art in Pinochet's ChileThis guide begins with a reflection on the arpilleristas and the women's protest movement in Chile by award-winning scholar, poet, and activist Marjorie Agosín. The introduction is followed by several readings, comprising a historical narrative that describes the movement, and a series of primary source documents, including poetry, diplomatic correspondence, and, of course, photographs of the arpilleras themselves. | Publication | 04/01/2008 - 13:49 |
Teacher Angela B. Speaks about Using Facing History and Ourselves in ColombiaAngela B., a teacher in Colombia, South America, talks about using the Facing History and Ourselves approach to education and to conflict in her country. She reflects on the violence that touches people's lives in Colombia and recognizes that Facing History can help them understand themselves and their society through the experiences and pain of other groups of people. | Video Clip | 06/20/2008 - 09:36 |
Why is Civil Society Important?: The Arpilleristas in Pinochet's ChileIn a democracy citizens have rights, such as the freedoms of expression and of association. Often these rights are written in a constitution or other public document. When people freely exercise these rights, for example, by meeting to advocate for their interests, by volunteering to forward a valued cause, or by protesting a government policy, they do so as part of civil society. | Unit | 03/31/2008 - 15:39 |
