The Criminalization of Mexicans in Contemporary 'American' Politics: A Pastoral Theological Response. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arjona, Rubén
• Is Part Of: Journal of pastoral theology. Volume 30:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 34
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Criminalization of immigrants -- disidentification -- mentorship -- pastoral accompaniment -- adventitious pastoral care -- students of color; Pastoral theology -- Periodicals; 253.05
• DOI: 10.1080/10649867.2020.1719685
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-9867

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article was presented as a plenary address at the June 2019 annual conference of the Society for Pastoral Theology in Denver, Colorado. Building on Ryan LaMothe's work, the author posits that the criminalization of Mexican people can be understood as a contemporary case of disidentification. The author argues that one way of counteracting this disidentification is to accompany people of color with compassion and a spirit of solidarity. To illustrate his point, he reflects on his own case as a graduate student of color and on the significance of his relationships with his mentor, Robert C. Dykstra.