From madness to consciousness : redemption through politics, art and love

Abstract

Antonia Darder is professor of Educational Policy Studies and Latinóla Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her current work focuses on comparative studies of racism , class and society. Her teaching examines cultural issues in education with an emphasis on identity , language, and popular culture, as well as the foundations of critical pedagogy, Latino studies, and social justice theory. Over the years, Professor Darder has also been active in a variety of Latino! Chicano grassroots efforts tied to educational rights, worker s rights, bilingual education, women's issues, and immigrant rights. Her interview touches on some of her personal and community-oriented struggles.