Why same-sex marriage is not the ultimate tool for queer liberation: There must be a queerer way to think about marriage. Felipe Trueba/EPAIs same-sex marriage a valid option for gay and lesbian people? In my research I am among those who have vociferously argued about the pitfalls of same-sex marriage. I, and others like me, voice our apprehensions in the original radical … [Read more...] about Why same-sex marriage is not the ultimate tool for queer liberation | The Conversation
Liberation
For Africa’s people, culture and heritage are a form of liberation | The Conversation
For Africa's people, culture and heritage are a form of liberation: Malagasy people take part in famadihana, the ritual of the dead, to honour their ancestors. Tee La Rosa/FlickrToday, much effort is made to retell the stories of political activists who advanced the liberation of South Africa from apartheid. The heroic actions of Steve Biko, Chris Hani,Nelson Mandela, Winnie … [Read more...] about For Africa’s people, culture and heritage are a form of liberation | The Conversation
Southern Africa’s liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits? | The Conversation
Southern Africa's liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits?: Both South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa need to reform their parties. GCISUntil recently, southern Africa’s political and economic outlook seemed to be moving in a promising direction. The highlights were provided by Zimbabwe and South Africa with the … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits? | The Conversation
Liberation psychology: why an idea from the Salvadorean struggle is relevant today | The Conversation
Liberation psychology: why an idea from the Salvadorean struggle is relevant today: Students perform a re-enactment of the 1989 killing of six Jesuits, including Ignacio Martin-Baro, during the Salvadorian civil war. Oscar Rivera/EPAThe Atlacatl Battalion was a notoriously violent US-trained “counter-insurgency unit” of the Salvadoran Army. On 16 November 1989 its soldiers … [Read more...] about Liberation psychology: why an idea from the Salvadorean struggle is relevant today | The Conversation
SA News: Liberation movement’s ability to self-correct virtually non-existent – SACP
Liberation movement's ability to self-correct virtually non-existent - SACP: "We are now at a juncture when it is essential, more than ever, for the movement to provide hope to the people of South Africa that the leadership is willing not only to listen but to reverse the harsh conditions under which they live." The document lists ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Liberation movement’s ability to self-correct virtually non-existent – SACP
