Disability, Intersectional Agency, and Latinx Identity: Theorizing LatDisCrit Counterstories

LatDisCrit explores the relationship between disability and agency by examining LatDisCrit theory and activist emancipatory practice. It emphasizes the complex underpinnings of intersectionality within and beyond Latinidades, offering avenues for intersectional solidarity and radical transformational learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the intricate relationship between disability and agency by delving into the realm of LatDisCrit theory and activist emancipatory practices. Drawing from the author's unique experiential and analytical perspectives as a blind brown Latinx engaged scholar and activist residing in the highly racialized global north context of the United States, the book offers a profound exploration of LatDisCrit's theoretical framework and its practical applications. LatDisCrit seamlessly integrates critical LatCrit and DisCrit, which examine the complex interplay of race/ethnicity, diasporic cultures, historical sociopolitics, and disability within diverse Latinx identities, primarily in global north contexts. By incorporating global south epistemologies, LatDisCrit fosters a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted experiences of Latinidades. Through intersectional analysis of key concepts, employing critical counterstories, adhering to critical race theory methodological traditions, and engaging potential decoloniality treatments of material precarity and agency, this book emphasizes the intricate underpinnings of intersectionality within and beyond Latinidades. By carefully intertwining disability identity and disability rights/empowerment, the volume creates pathways for intersectional solidarity and facilitates spaces for radical transformational learning.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in disability studies, intersectional disability justice activists, critical Latinx/Chicanx studies, critical geographies, intersectional political philosophy, and political and public sociology. Its multidisciplinary approach provides a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding disability, race, and identity.

In conclusion, this groundbreaking volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in advancing the understanding of disability, agency, and intersectionality. By challenging prevailing narratives and promoting transformative learning, LatDisCrit contributes to the ongoing dialogue on social justice and equity, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367540388