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Raghav Ruia Professor Thomas Gustafson AMST 301 February 8th, 2023 Paragraph Responses (02/08) Essays from Half+Half: Growing Up Bi-Racial, Bi-Cultural by Danquah, Martinez, Senna “It troubles me to be so scattered, so fragmented, so far removed from a center. I am all and I am nothing” This quote from O'Hearn's anthology of biracial and bicultural experiences highlights the tension and dislocation that can arise from navigating multiple cultural identities. O’Hearn suggests that collision of cultures can lead to a sense of being lost in between two worlds, with no clear sense of belonging or identity. However, this sense of fragmentation and detachment also highlights the universality of the human experience. Despite our differences in race, culture, and background, he glorifies the experience by suggesting that we share a common desire for a sense of belonging and connection. This positivity implies that through exploring and embracing our diversity that we can ultimately come together in pursuit of equality and social justice. He evokes a sense of settling from his words, where he knows the distortion of the system but looks at it as a process rather than an obstacle. Gloria Anzaldua, "To live in the Borderlands" “To live in the Borderlands means knowing That the India in you, betrayed for 500 years, Is no longer speaking to you, That Mexicans call you rajetas, That dening the Anglo inside you Is as bad as having denied the Indian or Black;” The essay explores the complex experiences of living in the borderlands, where different cultures, languages, and identities intersect. She examines the psychological and emotional toll of living in the borderlands, where one is constantly negotiating between different cultural and linguistic identities. The quoted lines specifically refer to the experience of being a person of mixed heritage in the borderlands. Anzaldúa identifies herself as a mestiza, a person of mixed Mexican and indigenous heritage. She notes that the Indian part of her identity has been "betrayed" for 500 years, referring to the long history of colonialism and exploitation of indigenous peoples in the Americas. She also notes that the Anglo part of her identity cannot be denied, just as she cannot deny her Indian or Black ancestry.
Question of the Day Why spend time to show China town because how can this movie be a lens for us to understand who we are and how we became who we are in LA? "Chinatown" offers a perspective on Los Angeles' past and how it has affected the way the city is today. The film explores the city's history of water scarcity, unethical behavior, and the influence of influential people and groups. It is a reflection on how these elements have influenced the development of the city over time. The movie also provides a glimpse at the city's past corruption and the ways that powerful people have influenced its development.
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