Presenter(s): Helen Robinett
Co Presenter(s): Emma Synder
Faculty Mentor(s): Matthias Vogel
Poster 191
Session: Global Engagement ARC
In an increasingly isolationist society, multiculturalism is becoming less of a goal and more of a buzzword as citizens are subjected to arguments against the variety of languages, religions, and social norms that come naturally with living in a “melting pot”. Nationalists warn against the flow of immigrants, predicting increasing conflicts between religions and ethnicities as more and more diverse identities come into close proximity every day. Our research compares the spread of eastern religion and Islam in catholic countries such as Argentina and Chile to Islam in the United States, where religious and cultural tensions are more prevalent. Through statistics surrounding religions in Argentina and Chile and research on current tensions (or lack thereof) between the different religious communities, we seek to set Latin America as a model for tolerance, and identify ways that the United States can follow its example.