Question: Can you apply Gloria Anzaldua’s theory of border crossers and border crossing to other communities of color, such as African American?
Gloria Anzaldua’s theory of border crossing through the U.S. Mexican Border describes a conflict that is not addressed in the public eye from the oppressed point of view. Border Crossers are described as aliens waiting to trespass into the United States, rather than people just in search of a better life. Anzaldua’s investigation, with the use of cultural studies, of the emotional toll border crossers intake can relate to the African American culture in many ways.
Within the African American culture there is one prime example of how the judgment of others can affect an entire races perception. The constant battle between light skinned African Americans versus dark skinned African Americans is relatable to Anzaldua theory because, women in particular, “consider (themselves) inhabitants” stuck within the stereotypes based upon the color of their skin given by society. At one point in time, light skinned African Americans were awarded more opportunities than dark skinned African Americans. In this decade however the stigma of ones skin color is being analyzed by people of their very own race, the war is continued on by the oppressed.
I believe the American people are waging a war upon themselves. As a people no matter what race, religion or ethnicity we must decide to empower ourselves first.
Photos Curiosity of: http://brownsista.com/light-skin-vs-dark-skin/
Source: Anzaldua, Gloria
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