Abstract
Using Anzaldúa’s theory of conocimiento—a fluid journey of reflection and knowledge production—we examine how two Latina undergraduates experience critical consciousness within an ethnic studies course. We challenge that critical consciousness is an end-all, be-all state by highlighting contradictions in thinking, internal shifts, bodymindspirit, and actions that move us to praxis. These aspects of conocimiento are capable of disrupting dominant ideologies, systems of oppression, and coloniality, allowing for transformative ruptures to occur. We offer conocimiento as a way to underscore the beauty of tensions and transformations found in the processes of critical consciousness and the significant role of ethnic studies for Latinx undergraduates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Latinos and Education |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | Nov 26 2017 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- conocimiento
- critical consciousness
- ethnic studies
- Latinx
- transformative ruptures
- undergraduates
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Education