In the reading “Too Latina to be Black” written by Aleichia Williams she speaks about her own experience that she had during her childhood and growing up. The reading “The Power of identity Politics” by Garza goes in depth on what identity politics is. The definition of it is a tendency for people of a particular religion, race, social background, etc., to form exclusive political alliances, moving away from traditional broad-based party politics. The United States has been out ruled since the beginning of time but white folks, mostly when it comes to politics. In the 19th century women were not allowed to vote of have the same rights that men had during this time. There was racism and feminism there were two big things during this time. Graza stated how activist had to really fight for their rights. One example Williams stated in her article “Too Latina to be Black” about America still being out ruled by the whites and having a certain stereotype for people is ” “I don’t know who to side with!” When I got into high school and a class mate told me “You’re the most Mexican black girl I’ve ever met!” I could remember thinking ‘Is that a compliment because my family is from Honduras?’ Even now as an adult I find people are constantly trying to restrict me into a specific mold and identity. My home language is Spanish so this must mean I eat tacos. I have kinky hair so this must mean I bang to Meek Mill. For many, I am too black to be Latin and too Latin to be black”. Some topics I would like to explore as a class in the remaining weeks of the semester is abortion rights. why do they want to make abortion illegal if it should be a women’s choice if she needs to get an abortion or chooses to get one for what ever reason they have.
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