Eclipse of Dreams: The Undocumented-Led Struggle for Freedom (Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture)
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (653 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144084321X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 206 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Through testimonials, photography, poetry, and art, this book shares compelling stories of undocumented youth who turned oppression and hopelessness into faith and commitment for a better futureindividuals who dared to hope with new dreams when faced with the myth and nightmare of the "American Dream."• Vividly conveys what "illegality" feels like through the real-world lived experiences and multiple ways of expression of young people• Communicates and illustrates how young people navigate the contradictions of being undocumented• Demonstrates the relevance and potential power of youth voices and expression as legitimate avenues to create equitable and just immigration reform• Situates the debate and struggle for immigration reform in the United States within a larger global understanding of political-economic injustice and within the context of the historically black-led struggle for freedom• Illustrates the significance of accompaniment as an important element of a collaborative action research methodology and as a tool for social change
He is a graduate from the University of Kentucky with a degree in anthropology.Claudia Muñoz is an undocumented woman from Monterrey, Mexico. She moved to Texas in 2001 and later graduated from Prairie View A&M University.Mariela Nuñez-Janes is associate professor of anthropology and codirector of ethnic studies at the University of North Texas.Steve Pavey is an applied anthropologist, activist, and artist. His current research and activism is with undocumented youth organizin
He is a graduate from the University of Kentucky with a degree in anthropology.Claudia Muñoz is an undocumented woman from Monterrey, Mexico. Pedro Santiago Martinez is the state-wide recruiter for the Northern Kentucky Migration Education Regional Center. She moved to Texas in 2001 and later graduated from Prairie View A&M University.Mariela Nuñez-Janes is associate professor of anthro