Conservation/Politics Africa

Catalog description

Conservation and Politics of Race, Gender, and Class in Africa (3) This course examines the intersection of environmental conservation with the politics of class and race, focusing on the African context. It explores how historical and contemporary socio-economic and racial dynamics shape conservation policies and practices. The course includes theoretical exploration, case studies, and fieldwork, emphasizing ethical considerations and addressing inequalities in environmental governance, with special attention to the savanna ecosystem. AU Core Habits of Mind: Ethical Reasoning. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Restriction: AU Abroad. AU Abroad: Kenya: Nairobi.