Community Engagement
Class Notes 1/25/2012
Sarah: folklorist
Folklore: The way we communicate as a community and pass things on; ythe study of what communities value.
Community: common place, theme, and interest
Door-to-Door Folklore Project:
Ways to meet people: Food is a big part of folklore research! Churches, community centers, community service project, nail salons, barber shops
Purpose: speak to people whose voices are not usually heard. Where are gaps in previous class research?
Looking at immigrant groups: What traditions did they bring with them here?
Steve: Urban anthologist/artist/activist
Art in community development plays a powerful role in helping us humanize people.
Obama has deported more immigrants than any other president.
Who is a DREAMER? Eligible for the Dream Act
Dream Act: Path toward legalization for any immigrant who came to the U.S. under the age of 16 and has served at least two years in the armed forces or attended college for two years. –eligible to apply at this point. After applying, the process would take at least 8 years to finalize.
There is danger in “drive-by activism”. What are you going to give back to the community?
When you go into research and development acknowledge power dynamics in place and build trust.
Be yourself and be honest. They will respect you for that.
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