Asian Diasporas-Latin America

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Examines the contributions of Asian immigrants and their descendants to the economy and culture of Latin America. Readings develop a critical understanding of the centuries-long presence of Asians in the region, framing this knowledge within larger inquiries regarding race, gender, sexuality, citizenship, ethnicity and class. Such study requires an overview of imperialist expansions and colonization processes shaping the experience of Asian immigrants in the American Continent. Since this topic is vast, we will cover selected areas and periods. Keywords: diaspora, immigration, history.