Critical Social Inquiry 0291 - Decolonial Undergrounds: Indigenous Autonomy through Subculture

What do punk rock, heavy metal, skateboarding, hip-hop, and comedy have to teach us about Indigenous liberation? This course frames subcultural communities led by historically colonized but inherently sovereign people as vital movements that teach us about justice, equity, and anti-racism. Bringing Native American and Indigenous Studies in conversation with theories of subcultural sociality, this course aims to foster a deep understanding of how Indigenous and minoritized people agitate for autonomy while dynamically preserving ancestral knowledge

In/Justice The content of this course deals with issues of race and power Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time