Italy's Underbelly

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In this course we will explore the social and historical mutations of three fundamental aspects of Italian culture: The Brigate Rosse, The Mafia and prostitution. We will read between the lines of historical texts, newspaper articles and films to deconstruct the true stories beneath these subversive Italian subcultures and answer the real questions such as: Did the Churches' influence on Italy hurt or help these groups? How has popular opinion changed and why? What are the underlying messages the media is giving us in their portrayal of these groups?