The intersection of witchcraft and Catholic beliefs among Chicana/o people can, beyond any doubt, be perceived as cultural and spiritual resistance to colonial and patriarchal powers colonizing native Indigenous populations. For Chicana women, this blending of Indigenous culture with Catholicism through brujería (Witchcraft) and curanderismo (healing) is not only a radical form of power but… Continue reading The Intersection of Witchcraft and Catholicism in Chicana/o Spirituality
Chicanas have played a crucial role within the Chicana/o community as they have been present for every milestone that has shaped the history of Chicana/os in a positive way. As throughout history there has been many testimonios of strong Chicanas who has overcome the boundaries that were set up to ensure the downfall of women… Continue reading Lowriding: A Chicana Community
In many cultures, menstruation is often celebrated as the moment in a young girl’s life where she enters womanhood. Despite it being a regular bodily event, it remains a target of discrimination and embarrassment. Cultural, religious, and social taboos work to reinforce stigmas surrounding the menstrual cycle, shaping how menstruation is both viewed and discussed.… Continue reading Social Stigma Surrounding the Menstrual Cycle
Nationally, Latinx are among the highest-growing ethnic populations and have reached about 62.1 million of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. census. While the fastest growing group, they are also facing higher rates of sexual health disparities at a national level. As the term Latinx is a general term regarding the origin, nationality, and… Continue reading Understanding Sexual Health Disparities in the Latinx Community
The dawn of November 6, 2024, marked a moment of despair etched into my memory. At 3 a.m., I awoke restless, only to see the news that Donald Trump had been re-elected. A wave of fear swept over me, bringing back the anxiety of his first term as an undocumented DACA recipient and queer man.… Continue reading Let Wicked Radicalize You! An In-Depth Analysis of Wicked as an Allegory of Societal Sleepwalking into Fascism
To start, sterilization is one of the many different options of birth control with sterilization being a permanent form. This procedure is done by sealing the woman's tubes shut, not allowing sperm to get in contact with her eggs. Once this procedure is complete, the woman can no longer get pregnant so the woman must… Continue reading Sterilization By Force
Title: Deconstructing the Master’s Tools: Chicana Feminism Resisting Settler Colonialism Abstract:This paper explores the intersection of settler colonialism and Chicana feminism with a critical framework for understanding the enduring impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous and Mexican-Americans in the United States. By examining how settler colonialism functions as a structure of dispossession, violence, and erasure,… Continue reading Deconstructing The Master’s Tools
