First Advisor

Leopoldo Rodriguez

Date of Award

Spring 2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in World Languages & Literatures: Spanish and University Honors

Department

Spanish

Language

English

Subjects

Society of Friends -- United States, Society of Friends -- Cuba, Conflict management -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends -- History -- 20th century, Conflict management -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends -- History -- 21st century, International relations

DOI

10.15760/honors.944

Abstract

This paper analyzes Quaker friendship projects between US and Cuban Quakers within the embargo period, with friendship construction being looked at as creative act within a contact zone. How are these intercultural friendships formed and sustained within communities from two countries in conflict? How do they relate to larger social dynamics such as intractable conflict and tourism? How do the friendships change the dynamics within these communities? Two examples of friendship projects are looked at in terms of the strategies they employ to navigate the dynamics of conflict and social inequality between the two states.

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/33474

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