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Ethnic studies is an academic discipline dedicated to the study of ethnic minorities. It evolved in the second half of the 20th century partly in response to charges that traditional disciplines such as anthropology, history, English, ethnology, Asian Studies, and orientalism were imbued with an inherently eurocentric perspective. Ethnic Studies tried to remedy this by trying to study minority cultures on their own terms, in their own language, acknowledging their own values.
History
In the United States, the discipline of Ethnic Studies evolved out of the civil rights movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s, which saw growing self-awareness and radicalization of minority groups such as African-Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans (also known as Latinos), and Native Americans. Ethnic Studies departments were established on many campuses and grew to encompass African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies (also known as Chicano Studies), and Native American Studies. Courses in Ethnic Studies tried to address the criticism that the role of Asian Americans, Blacks, Latinos and Native Americans in American history was undervalued and ignored because of Euro-centric bias. Ethnic Studies also often encompasses issues of gender, class, and sexuality. There are now hundreds of African American, Asian American, and Latino Studies departments in the US, approximately fifty Native American Studies departments, and a small number of comparative Ethnic Studies programs. *
Criticism
Ethnic Studies has always been opposed by different elements. Proponent of Ethnic studies feel that this is a reactionary movement from the right. They point out the rise of the conservative movement in the United States during the 1990s which saw the discipline come increasingly under attack. For proponent, the backrush is characterised as an attempt to preserve "traditional values" of Western culture, symbolized by the United States. For some critics, this actually is a slant by the proponent to disparage criticism by false association to the right wing ideology. They have no objection about African, Latino or Native American culture being legitimate topics of academic research. What they object is the current state of Ethinic studies which, they see it as characterised by excessive left wing political ideology, postmodern, relativism which, in their view, greatly undermined the scholarstic validity of the research. However, it is true that more ideologically right wing criticism exist where Ethnic Studies is accused of promoting "racial separatism", "linguistic isolation" and "racial preference". * More on [ Ethnic studies ]
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i hate having to say happy thanksgiving..if i got anything out of my ethnic studies degree it certainly is how messed up a day like today is
mariaana_c (MariaAna Cerna) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:34:01 -0000
i hate having to say happy thanksgiving..if i got anything out of my ethnic studies degree it certainly is how messed up a day like today is
Studies reveal subtle ethnic differences in inherited Parkinson's http://tiny.cc/sg0bB
ParkinsonsUK (Parkinson's Disease) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:18:33 -0000
Studies reveal subtle ethnic differences in inherited Parkinson's http://tiny.cc/sg0bB
What Job Can I Get With Taking College Of Ethnic Studies Classes At San Francisco State University? http://bit.ly/4N6ERP
sflivenews (Rachel Grant) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:33:25 -0000
What Job Can I Get With Taking College Of Ethnic Studies Classes At San Francisco State University? http://bit.ly/4N6ERP
@MzMaritsa cuz I seen da damn extended preview in my ethnic studies class
MissRaeLivy (Raven-Olivia K) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:32:05 -0000
@MzMaritsa cuz I seen da damn extended preview in my ethnic studies class
Looking for recent studies examining differences in social media preferences/usage by ethnic group. Can someone throw me a bone?
JasonMenke (Jason Menke) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:11:53 -0000
Looking for recent studies examining differences in social media preferences/usage by ethnic group. Can someone throw me a bone?
http://www.cherriemoraga.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100:-upon-the-fortieth-anniversary-of-ethnic-studies&Itemid=74
dinnaomar (Dina Omar) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:23:06 -0000
http://www.cherriemoraga.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100:-upon-the-fortieth-anniversary-of-ethnic-studies&Itemid=74
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Canadian Ethnic Studies Association - Organization devoted to the study of ethnicity and cultural life of groups in Canada. Features membership information, board of directors, mission statement and links. Located at the University of Calgary. In French and English.
Cultural Pluralism in the U.S. - Books, research databases, and Internet sites for the study of the culture and history of ethnic groups in the United States provided by Bowling Green State University.
Meta Description: [ Books, research databases, and Internet sites that might be useful for the culture and history of ethnic groups in the United States. ]
Diversity and Ethnic Studies: Websites and Guides - A directory created by Susan A. Vega García of Iowa State University that provides links to African American, American Indian, Asian American, and U.S. Latino resources. Also offers a multicultural guide to library research.
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Diversity Database - A directory sponsored by the University of Maryland that provides news and access to diversity-related syllabi from colleges and universities. Features a guide to specific uses of terms within the field of ethnic studies.
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Ethnic Studies at USC - A virtual library of resources maintained by the Doheny Reference Center at the University of Southern California. Offers information on Internet and print sources, as well as a guide to campus resources for research.
Ethnic Studies Information Sources - A list for finding relevant educational resources on the World Wide Web.
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Ethnicity, Racism and Media - A discussion forum hosted by St. Johns University.
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H-Ethnic: Ethnic and Immigration History - H-Net discussion group dedicated to the scholarly discussion of ethnic history, immigration and emigration studies. Features subject overview, archive, bibliographies, links to related resources, syllabi, and subscription information.
Minority Rights Group - An international organization that raises awareness of minority rights issues based on research, publication, and by providing information to the public. Features workshop reports, a newsletter, and contact information.
Multiculturalism and the Struggle for Ethnic Studies - Article describes the turbulent origins and history of Ethnic Studies. An essay written by Bob Wing and published in ColorLines Magazine summer 1999.
Meta Description: [ Free online article from ColorLines Magazine. ]
National Association for Ethnic Studies - Provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars and activists concerned with ethnicity. Offers information about the organization, contact details, and links to related resources.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the home page of the National Association for Ethnic Studies. ]
Origin and identity of the Arabs - The origin of Arabs. The Ishmaelite myth and the historic facts.
Meta Description: [ The origin of Arabs. The pre-islamic Arab culture. Semites or Kushites? ]
Racial and Ethnic Disparities - Key findings from the National Survey of America's Families.
Meta Description: [ This brief uses data from the 1997 National Survey of America's Families (NSAF) to show that black, Hispanic, and Native American families face hardship that is not tied to income alone. This brief looks at poverty, family structure, child support, food and housing hardship, and health status an... ]
Resources in Area and Ethnic Studies - Links to Internet resources on ethnic studies and situations of specific ethnic groups worldwide.
The UCLA Ethnic Studies Publications Catalog - Directory of University sponsored books organized by sub-field.
University of Toronto Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies - Interdisciplinary degree program. Features information for current and prospective students, as well as a calendar of lectures and related links.
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