Humanities Homework Help

This semester we have read about different types of systemic violence against women of color such as medical violence or religious violence. This module we looked at some of the ways WOC utilize spirituality and their history to suture trauma. Reflecting on the past 15 weeks, consider why is it important to understand the concept of intersectionality in relation to systemic violence? Think of an example of systemic violence that impacts women of color in your local community. Then drawing from ideas and concepts on historical and embodied trauma discussed in our readings, create one piece that visually represents WOC trauma or healing. You will write a small caption of no more than 150 words that describes the trauma and how the art piece responds to it/represents trauma. Make sure to cite at least 1 readings from the current module in your caption. It can be a painting, a small sculpture, paper mache, something sewn, embroidered, or knitted, a modified piece of clothing, etc.

Some ideas: 

• A paper mache of a spiritual diety such as Guadalupe or Yemeya to represent the origins of WOC spiritual traditions
• A poem on identity/shame surrounded by artistic images
• A diorama that depicts violence, healing, or the memory of a loved one (has to make some kind of connection to trauma)
• A piece of clothing that represents items left behind by immigrants
• A small artistic display of food items to represent colonization through food

Themes:

• Displacement and immigration
• Reproduction
• Educational Imperialism
• Homophobia
• Health and Illness
• Racist laws
• Colorism
• Indigenous spirituality
• Domestic Violence
• Incarceration
• Linguistic terrorism
• Sexuality (especially as it relates to shame)
• Hazardous jobs
• Religion
• LGBTQ plus