collectively discuss about the struggles that Sangtin Kisaan Mazdoor Sangathan (Sangtin Peasants and Workers Organization also known as SKMS) face in India and‚ at the same time‚ revealing larger themes concerning feminist activism. While focusing on intersectionality‚ activism‚ and NGOized feminism‚ Sangtin Writers believe that although change in a society or community may cause tension‚ but over time‚ the tension from change will settle down. However‚ if the change disturbs “the economic equations that
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They argued that a white women would not be treated the same way‚ “She looks manly‚ of course‚ but is she the only athlete who looks manly? I don’t think so‚” stated a commentator regarding Semenya’s case. This is a strong example of intersectionality- the idea that all identities cross over to make up an individual person- as Semenya’s discrimination stemmed from many of her identities at once. From birth women of color are unable to perform hegemonic femininity. Rather‚ they are performing
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stories from other’s‚ provide a safe space for my colleagues to share their stores and work to support a team environment where each student feels safe to participate at their individual level of learning. I need to use a critical perspective and intersectionality lens to ensure that I am not perpetuating oppressive practices. I found that after a few courses on oppressive practices I have identified everyday social justice issues that I have not thought of before. I am also learning to articulate social
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also be evaluated which consisted of feminist fighting for civil rights and against racism some of them were Angela Davis and Audre Lorde. Lastly the third wave of feminism payed more attention to immigrant women‚ sexuality and the concept of intersectionality. In this section I will focus on viewing the works of Gloria Anzaldua‚ Judith Butler and Patricia Hill
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Hayden Sousa 9/24/2013 IIAMST 210-02 CITIZENSHIP CULTURE DIFFERENCE: First Assignment As by Merriam-Webster Dictionary‚ citizenship is defined the quality of an individual ’s response to membership in a community or the status of being a citizen. Prior to taking this class‚ my definition of citizenship was very basic. If I were asked what my personal definition of citizenship was prior to the information I’ve received in this class‚ I would say it is being a member of a community relative
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only to achieve gender equality‚ but social justice as well‚ along with proving that “feminism is for everybody” (Many Feminisms‚ March 2)‚ regardless of race‚ ethnicity‚ or sexuality. Black feminism is a school of thought that focuses on intersectionality and addresses not one or two fronts of oppression‚ but a “whole range of
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identities within the context of racism/white supremacy‚ color blind racism and oppression. I will be discussing a situation in which I experienced racism first hand‚ along with my analysis of oppression. Critical consciousness‚ positionality‚ and intersectionality in regards to Lum will be discussed in terms of my understanding of my place in racism. Lastly‚ I will identify as an African American female with multiple identities and discuss my personal thoughts of how I have been the target of oppression
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On a daily basis‚ people all around the world will face cultural diversity in many distinctive ways in terms of liberation‚ oppression‚ cultural politics‚ intersectionality‚ and critical diversity vs. diversity. In order to understand a distinct culture‚ people need to be open to unknown ideas and traditions. Everybody is judged unfairly on occasion‚ and it is very unpleasant. No one should have that experience. Modern media has shaped the way people think. However‚ understanding a particular society’s
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“We are a bunch of pussies‚” replied Justin Singh-Courtney‚ a freshman at University California‚ Davis‚ to a very simple question: Is our (current college students) generation more sensitive than our parents’ generation? As high schools and college have begun incorporating more trigger warnings‚ diversity trainings‚ and awareness days it has become a pressing issue as to the line where sensitivity ends and coddling begins. Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt wrote a piece for The Atlantic claiming
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The concept of paternalism is heavily evident in most organizations‚ especially in areas concerning homeless people. While America prides itself as the most giving nation in the world‚ the idea behind different charities often juxtaposes this ideology. This idea of paternalism has been the practice for most food organizations in order to help the greater community. The notion that an organization should have the authority to disregard homeless people the right of their liberty for the sake of their
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