Using a Decolonial Humanistic Sociological Lens to Teach Global Migration

The Global Migrations Exhibit Assignment

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ID11064760
AuthorsÓscar F Gil-García (0000-0002-0224-7352, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA, corresponding author), Büşra Sati (Independent Researcher, Cleveland, OH, USA), Justin M Martin (0000-0003-1881-1429, MetroPlusHealth, New York, NY, USA), Luz F Velazquez (Georgetown University, Washington, DC, NY, USA), Luz Velazquez (Georgetown University)
Year2024
Volume52
Issue2
Pages148-159
Publication date2024-04-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTeaching Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0092-055X • E-ISSN: 1939-862X
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0092055x241233892
OpenAlexW4392711902
LanguageEN
References cited45

Conversations surrounding decolonial humanistic sociology have been guided by a moral imperative—to advance a radical critique of society for the purpose of reducing inequality. Storytelling has been used by marginalized groups to advance decolonization. Exactly how can instructors use the power of storytelling and maps to facilitate the study of migration among students? We argue that narratives, maps, and museum-like exhibitions can be used to teach human migration in a way that moves beyond the dominant approach of push-pull nation-centered demography. This contribution describes how decolonial humanistic sociology informed the development of the Global Migrations Exhibit Assignment: a hands-on learning experience focused on translating students’ learning into action. We outline learning outcomes, review a sample of students’ work, and consider the limitations of the assignment. We also consider the hostile responses those who use the assignment may face and discuss the peril this poses to academic freedom and democracy

Epistemology · Humanism · Lens (geology · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Critical Race Theory in Education · Global Educational Policies and Reforms · Law · Philosophy · Psychology · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development

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