Chris and Alex--your presentations were incredible!
It is interesting how politics and sports are intertwined. Even though sports can reinforce racism and discrimination like the Beitar Jerusalem club, sports can also serve as a vehicle towards peace. It would be interesting to consider the role of sports in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Chris's presentation emphasized the many mediums people use for self expression. In contested territory, Hip-Hop, Parkour, and Graffiti become acts of resistance. Instead of violence, these forms of self-expression become forms of civil disobedience. Other than the female singer in the DAM hip-hop group there were few examples of women participating in activities like Parkour and break dancing. I'm curious to learn about more forms of self-expression that are used as a means of protest (especially ones created by women).
Truly awesome presentations!
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