We are not alternative facts: feeling, existing, and resisting in the era of Trump

In this article the authors argue that Donald Trump is not simply a presidential figure, but the embodiment of white supremacy, capitalism, racism, neoliberalism, patriarchy, xenophobia, Islamaphobia, homophobia, and more. It is our belief that historically marginalized communities are in a state of...

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Published in:International journal of qualitative studies in education 2017-11, Vol.30 (10), p.936-945
Main Authors: E. Castrellón, Liliana, Reyna Rivarola, Alonso R., López, Gerardo R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art Products
Coping
Donald Trump
Minority Groups
Nationalism
Neoliberalism
Poetry
Political Issues
Presidents
Racial Bias
Social Bias
Social Media
students of color
undocumented/DACAmented students
whiteness
Whites
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Summary:In this article the authors argue that Donald Trump is not simply a presidential figure, but the embodiment of white supremacy, capitalism, racism, neoliberalism, patriarchy, xenophobia, Islamaphobia, homophobia, and more. It is our belief that historically marginalized communities are in a state of constant terror as we try to make sense of how to navigate, live, and merely exist in a world where our livelihood is constantly under threat. In this article, we aim to showcase some of the ways in which people in our communities are coping and making sense of Trump's presidency and his spiteful rhetoric. The authors include personal reflections, and weave in art, poems, and Facebook statuses of Students of Color who are also responding to the current administration. By meshing many perspectives, we seek to understand glimpses of the totality and impact of this president in our daily lives.
ISSN:0951-8398
1366-5898
DOI:10.1080/09518398.2017.1312603