Date of Award
5-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning (CDP)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Eric DeMeulenaere
Second Reader
Laurie Ross
Keywords
racism, antisemitism, intersectionality, identity politics
Abstract
As discussions of intersectionality and justice deepen and expand, this paper calls activists to include analyses of antisemitism in identity politics and organizing initiatives, most notably racial justice. I situate my critique of the silence around antisemitism in current analyses of antisemitism in social justice organizing. I draw on traditions of Yiddish storytelling and share five autoethnographic narratives from my personal experiences of pursuing racial justice and resisting antisemitism. Through these stories, I illustrate some of the points of tension and opportunity at the intersection of antisemitism and racism. When I explore the nuances of navigating this intersection, I find that deeper healing and understanding are necessary for solidarity in liberation movements.
Recommended Citation
Goldstein, Devra, "Commitment to Understanding and Understanding Commitment: Reflections and Dilemmas at the Intersection of Racial Justice and My Jewish Identity" (2017). International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). 132.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/132
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