"Defend yourself with words, with the knowledge that you've gained": An exploration of conocimiento among Latina undergraduates in ethnic studies. Issue 3 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gaxiola Serrano, Tanya J.; González Ybarra, Mónica; Delgado Bernal, Dolores
• Is Part Of: Journal of Latinos and education. Volume 18:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 243
• Page End: 257
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Latinx -- undergraduates -- conocimiento -- ethnic studies -- critical consciousness -- transformative ruptures; Hispanic Americans -- Education -- Periodicals; Hispanic Americans -- Ethnic identity -- Periodicals; Latin Americans -- Education -- Periodicals; Latin Americans -- Ethnic identity -- Periodicals; 371.82968073
• DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2017.1388238
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1534-8431

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Using Anzaldúa's theory of conocimiento—a fluid journey of reflection and knowledge production—we examine how two Latina undergraduates experience critical consciousness within an ethnic studies course. We challenge that critical consciousness is an end-all, be-all state by highlighting contradictions in thinking, internal shifts, bodymindspirit, and actions that move us to praxis. These aspects of conocimiento are capable of disrupting dominant ideologies, systems of oppression, and coloniality, allowing for transformative ruptures to occur. We offer conocimiento as a way to underscore the beauty of tensions and transformations found in the processes of critical consciousness and the significant role of ethnic studies for Latinx undergraduates.