Teaching Democracy Without Borders

Abstract

Perceived as a threat to Anglo-American domination, immigrants continue to face abuse and second-class citizenship. The use of humor in high school ethnic studies can create a sense of democratic belonging for students and communities.

Key words::

• critical pedagogy
• ethnic studies
• humor

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Rachel J. Chapman

Rachel J. Chapman is a PhD candidate in Urban Education at the City University of New York Graduate Center and a Teaching Fellow at Queens College. Email: [email protected]

Michael Olguin

Michael Olguin is a PhD candidate in Teaching and Teacher Education at the University of Arizona and an Academic Interventionist in the Sunnyside Unified School District. Email: [email protected]