Charlene Carruthers, Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements
"It might be surprising to read that I believe it is normal to be prejudiced, racist, homophobic, transphobic, classist, and ableist in this country. I believe this because
"It might be surprising to read that I believe it is normal to be prejudiced, racist, homophobic, transphobic, classist, and ableist in this country. I believe this because
Charlene Carruthers, Unapologetic
in the United States—and arguably across the world—values-based institutions that a majority of people engage with, including schools—usually support a status quo in which what is normal and acceptable is narrowly defined.
in the United States—and arguably across the world—values-based institutions that a majority of people engage with, including schools—usually support a status quo in which what is normal and acceptable is narrowly defined.
Charlene Carruthers, Unapologetic
And those furthest away from what is seen as normal are most likely to be targets of violence. Living passively with the status quo, maintaining what those with political and economic power deem acceptable, is a survival tactic for many.
And those furthest away from what is seen as normal are most likely to be targets of violence. Living passively with the status quo, maintaining what those with political and economic power deem acceptable, is a survival tactic for many.
Others use the status quo actively, to seek to gain from oppression of others."
- Charlene Carruthers, Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements,
- Charlene Carruthers, Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements,
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