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Vicente’s Response WK2
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Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang’s article, “Decolonization is not a metaphor,” focuses on breaking down the term “decolonization” and arguing its complex nature. For some, decolonization might be symbolic but it actually encompasses a bigger, concrete, process. To begin, Tuck and Yang argue that to truly decolonize, making a holiday for the Indigenous population or trying to reconcile the past is not enough. True decolonization renders actual, material change like the reparation of land and the dismantling of ongoing legacies and laws of colonialism. The authors also argue how the word “decolonization” has been metaphorized in academic discourse, activism, and movements. Such metaphorization has diluted its significance, made the issue lose importance, and ignores the Indigenous peoples’ struggles. Moreover, the authors challenge non-Indigenous people to reflect on their own role in the decolonization process. This is because the same way one may say they support decolonization, one needs to recognize if they are a part of the problem. By learning how colonialism is kept alive by things like stealing land and holding on to power, one will fully garner a positive role in the movement of decolonization. Lastly, Yang and Tuck argue that it is hard to challenge or take away the privileges settlers have because it involves losing land and power. In all honesty, this article was moving. Though I say that I support decolonization I can say that I have never been involved in movements or seen my role in the issue. I do not play an active role, but I should. Lastly, I also would like to know how it ties to Indigenous takeover in Latin America. A lot of the time indignity is erased, especially with terms like “mestizo” y “trigueño” so how do the problems read here compared to those? This article ties a lot with the articles from the previous week, especially Land as Life by Mishuana Goeman. The concept of exploring decolonization, Indigenous’ sovereignty, and the effects of settler-colonialism. However, they do approach the issues a bit differently. This is because Yang and Tuck center their work on political action and returning land as core to decolonization, whereas Goeman argues more about land and how it ties to identity and cultural survival.
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