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Rudy Acuña on Ethnic Studies and Academia is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Rudy Acuña, a pioneer in Chicana/o studies, reflects on his 50 years of contributions to ethnic studies and the challenges faced by the academic community amid neoliberalism and political changes. He emphasizes the importance of education, mentorship, and the need for ethnic studies programs to evolve and address the needs of diverse student populations. Acuña critiques the current state of academia, highlighting issues such as rising tuition and the commodification of education, while advocating for a more

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