Topics in Sex and Gender: Citizenship, Colonialism, and Joy

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the provided lecture notes on citizenship, colonialism, activism, and the role of joy in marginalized communities.

Coloniality

The continuation of colonial thought, patterns, and imaginary that permeate into today’s world.

Joy as Resistance

A politicized form of pleasure that intervenes in norms of gender, sexuality, race, and class, especially for marginalized communities.

Jus soli

Citizenship by birthplace.

Jus sanguinis

Citizenship by blood descent.

Active Citizenship

The performance of citizenship where individuals make claims on the state or governing bodies.

Transnationality

A perspective that emphasizes the connections and relationships that exist across national borders.

Intersectionality

A framework for understanding how different social identities intersect and shape experiences of power and oppression.

Matrix of Domination

A concept indicating how various systems of oppression are structured and maintained.

Decolonizing Knowledge

The process of challenging and restructuring traditional knowledge systems to include marginalized perspectives.

Playful Protest

Forms of activism that use joy and humor to challenge oppressive structures.

Citizenship and Gender

The idea that citizenship experiences and rights are significantly affected by gendered dynamics.

Microaggressions

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors against marginalized groups.

Embodied Citizenship

The concept that citizenship is not just about legal status but also involves lived experiences and actions.

The Young Lords Party

A Puerto Rican civil rights organization that engaged in activism for community rights and self-determination.

Joy in Latinx Media

The use of joy as a way for Latinx artists to resist and challenge cultural stereotypes and societal norms.

Birthright Citizenship

The right to citizenship for individuals born in a country, typically guaranteeing that nationality regardless of parental status.

Transnational Migration

Migration characterized by ongoing, multi-directional connections and relationships across borders.

Global Care Chain

A labor market phenomenon where care work is provided increasingly by migrant workers, illustrating inequalities in caregiving across different regions.

Affect

The emotional states and meanings assigned to them, especially how they relate to colonial histories and identities.

Radical Listening

An active, empathetic engagement with others’ experiences, particularly marginalized voices.

Social Mobility

The ability to move within or between social strata in a society, often influenced by factors like citizenship and social class.

Postcolonialism

A field of study that analyzes the cultural, political, and economic legacies of colonialism.

Diaspora

The dispersion of people from their original homeland, often maintaining cultural ties and identities across borders.

Hegemony

The dominance of one social group over others, often subtly maintained through consent rather than overt force.

Cultural Citizenship

The right to maintain and express one’s culture and identity within a given society, often distinct from legal citizenship.

Neocolonialism

The use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures by former colonial powers or dominant nations to influence or control other countries.