Enrique Pumar: Sociology, Immigration and Latin America

Voices of Santa Clara Podcast

Enrique Pumar is a sociology professor and the department chair. He has written over 50 publications on immigration, class, various social conflicts in Latin American countries, economic development and public policy.

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In this conversation, we begin with Dr. Pumar’s upbringing in Cuba, then turn to the relevance of conflicts in Latin America. We also discuss myths around immigration, public policy toward refugees, the importance of studying sociology, and how sociology prepares students for the world.

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