Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0148 - Soc. Movements of the 20th C.

Inertia and the status quo dominate even the most modern societies. Tradition trumps progress almost every time. So what makes change happen? What makes an idea become a cause and a cause become a movement? In this class, we will examine major social movements in 20th-21st Century America. The Labor Movement. Women's Suffrage. The Civil Rights Movement. The Vietnam Anti-War Movement. The Women's Movement. The Gay Rights Movement. Occupy Wall Street. What did they have in common? What made each distinct? What was the role of song in each movement? Of media coverage? What strategic moves and mistakes did their leaders make? And how does history frame these movements in retrospect?

Culture, Humanities, and Languages Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Possible Field Trip $80.