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Sources University Architecture https://books.google.com/books?id=bOpHAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA74&lpg=PA74&dq=lecture+halls+design+to+limit+protests&source=bl&ots=141IMx4yMr&sig=f3oWNTosP1aHx8O1JPYE3Rpuddw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwii0u-nv4TbAhUCiqwKHc21BDkQ6AEIUTAJ#v=onepage&q=lecture%20halls%20design%20to%20limit%20protests&f=false This book takes the side of an institution, mentioning how even though protests can create change, they should be limited, and the university must be designed to contain protests, and to police campus routes. Riot Architecture https://bakerartist.org/sites/default/files/migration/essay_riot-architecture.pdf The architecture of cities changed after the 1960s

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In response to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and the protests that followed in opposition to the Vietnam War, institutions all over the nation of the United States including the University of California San Diego began changing their growing architecture in response to the protests, in an effort to contain the masses. Signs of defense within these institutions included the placement of concrete walls, narrow stairways, and narrow hallways. These structural implementations were put in place to physically hinder the successful demonstrations of students and faculty, and limit their engagement in political action opposing political situations they deemed unjust.

The topics that I am leaning towards for this Wiki project revolve around institutionalized discrimination and racism. These concepts are extremely prevalent with lasting effects, yet are never addressed adequately.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_in_education

This article that I found lightly touches upon discrimination in the United States (even though it is the largest section). In addition to elaborating concepts in the section for the United States, it would be a good idea to contribute to the global discussion, and the issue of discrimination in education on the global level.

Another concept that we have discussed in class that I think is an extremely important idea to focus on is the racist history of UCSD, since it is automatically applies to us as students of the university. I also think that it is crucial to recognize and be aware of the oppressive history on the Native American land we stroll through every day, as well as the more recent racist events that have taken place. I also think it would be crucial to address and call out the presence of white supremacist groups on campus. -There is no prior existing wikipedia article that addresses this topic, and starting one would be amazing!

A third concept that would make an excellent topic, is anti-blackness within communities of color. It is necessary to address this topic to allow growth within these communities. In this article, it would be crucial to talk about the effects of colonialism on communities of color, and how this in turn shaped the way these people think. It would also be important to discuss methods by which people could "decolonize" their brains, by citing sources that focus on multiculturalism and the unwinding of these thought processes.