Episode 5: Violence and Democracy

Episode 5: Violence and Democracy

Author: David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies January 15, 2021 Duration: 40:18
Yanilda María González, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Authoritarian Police in Democracy: Contested Security in Latin America discusses policing, state violence and citizenship in democracy. Looking at issues of race and class, she shows how ordinary democratic politics in unequal societies can perpetuate authoritarian policing.

What happens when some of the world's most curious minds turn their attention to a single, dynamic region? Faculty Voices, from the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University, offers a direct line into those conversations. This podcast moves beyond headlines to explore the deep currents shaping life across the Americas. Each episode features scholars unpacking the complexities of culture, belief systems, social movements, and educational shifts, revealing how these forces intertwine. You'll hear nuanced discussions on everything from religious expression and indigenous spirituality to political change and artistic innovation, all grounded in rigorous study and personal insight. The goal isn't to provide simple answers, but to share the questions and perspectives that fuel academic exploration. Tuning in means listening as experts connect historical patterns to contemporary realities, offering a richer understanding of a region in constant dialogue with itself and the world. It’s an opportunity to engage with the ideas and research that define current scholarship, presented in a thoughtful, accessible format. Join us for these substantive dialogues that honor the profound diversity and ongoing narratives of Latin America.
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