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1998-2001 Student Research

 

Research Topics

 

Union College Students:

 

“Examining the Metrô in São Paulo: Joint Dependency by People and the Economy on an Engineering Success.” (Click on underlined portion to go to map and text regarding this project.)

  “The Unspoken Truth:  Religion and Abortion in Brazil.”  (Click on underlined portion to go to text regarding this topic)

   “Self-Identity and Success for Brazilian Musicians:  How Does Globalization Fit In?”  (Click on underlined portion to go to text regarding this topic)

  Street Children of Sao Paulo:  A Study of Organizations that Aim to Help and Protect.”  (Click on underlined portion to go to text regarding this topic)

   Roda de Capoeira:  Who is the Circle Protecting?”  (Click on the underlined word to take you to pictures included in this research project.)

 The Skin Color of Disease: Discrimination in Health in São Paulo, Brazil

"Terrorism and the United States:  Religious Responses in Brazil"

 Brazilian Soccer Fans: Presented Similarities; Observed Differences 

 

 

Hobart-William Smith Students:

 

 ’Old Maid’ is Not Just a Card Game:  The Changing Boundaries Between Intimacy and Power, a Case Study of Maids and Mistress Interactions.”  (Click on underlined portion to go to text regarding this topic)

 "The Perfect Look: Racial Discourse and its Consequences for Brazilian Beauty" Ideals.”  (Click on underlined portion to go to text regarding this topic)

“Is it Risky Being A Risk Assessment Agency?: A Case Study in São Paulo, Brazil”  (Click on underlined portion to go to text regarding this topic)

 

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