Abstract
Intersectionality, a concept, framework, and praxis emerging from Black and women of color feminist theorizing and activism, has become an important, burgeoning site of debate within and beyond geography. Yet, a disconnect exists between the growing engagement of intersectional feminist theory in geography and the persistent whiteness of the discipline. This article explores this gap and proposes a holistic intersectional feminist praxis that challenges white supremacy, anti-Blackness, and other interconnected systems of oppression in the phenomena we study, the methods we use, and the spaces we create and shape as geographers in the academy. Drawing on my research and organizing experiences with a collective of Black/Afro-Latinx, Indigenous, and Brown Latinx activists, I illustrate how at its core intersectionality is a praxis that works to advance social justice–oriented change in a way that foregrounds race, anti-Blackness, and Black women, that we must meaningfully engage in geography. Key Words: Black feminism, geography, intersectionality, race, social justice.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Professional Geographer |
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| State | Accepted/In press - 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:I am indebted to MUJER (now PODER) organizers for teaching me what it means to work and learn in community. Without their efforts, this article would not be possible. Special thanks to mis hermanas Aldeli, Carolina, Laura, and Tanya for generously taking the time to review this article and share feedback. I am eternally grateful for our friendships. My sincere thanks to LaToya Eaves and Karen Falconer Al-Hindi for inviting me to present an earlier draft of this article at the American Association of Geographers annual meeting and to participate in this Focus section. LaToya, I cannot thank you enough for your engagement with my work, encouragement, and friendship. Thank you for opening spaces that make these conversations possible. Thank you to Cristina Faiver-Serna for your insight and pláticas as I was writing this piece, the two anonymous reviewers for their incredibly helpful feedback, and Editor Heejun Chang. All shortcomings are mine.
Publisher Copyright:
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