Date of Award
5-12-2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
International Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Ageeth Sluis
Abstract
Two years ago, I began researching where I wanted to study abroad. I desired a country that spoke Spanish, which I had studied since the age of six, and that would be relevant to my life in the United States. For these reasons, I chose Mexico, a place that, because of it' s geographical proximity and economy, has strong relations with my own nation. As a student of International Studies and Anthropology, I also sought a program that would allow me to interact with locals outside of a classroom setting. I decided on SIT World Learning and its program "Sustainable Development and Social Change," based in the city of Oaxaca de Juarez. During my three months in Oaxaca, I learned about climate change, neoliberalism, and migration, all of which are gravely affecting the indigenous communities of Oaxaca. But with the majority of the lectures, I felt that the message was too pessimistic, that Mexicans were fighting an impossible battle against the world's hegemonic powers. My yearning to find a brighter viewpoint led to me spend the last month of my stay conducting an independent study project in the community of Teotitlan del Valle.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Angela K., "New Life: Negotiating Indigenous Women's Identity in the Context of Globalization" (2012). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 151.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/151