Papers by Lluvia Carrasco
In the world of technology, the Millennial generation has been zapped into an ever-evolving feedb... more In the world of technology, the Millennial generation has been zapped into an ever-evolving feedback loop of what is produced to the power what will they themselves, produce. In this essay, I challenge both the Millennial generation and Higher Education on points in which white scholastics has failed us in adequately preparing millennials in understanding inclusivity and justice.
Hip-hop is a multi-faceted movement where art holds true to anti-societal, nonconforming, and fem... more Hip-hop is a multi-faceted movement where art holds true to anti-societal, nonconforming, and feminist ideologies through various elements such as the expression of lyrics, identity, and performativity in dance, song, and theatre. The irony that follows hip-hop is the roots that which fuels the culture both ideologically and artistically; it is the very culture that creates the beautiful blend of melodies as well as creating a social testament of street poetry and therapy. Therefore, the music of hip-hop serves as a feminist pedagogy, a form of street literature and education, and a revolutionary tool to the new literary generation of social and cultural politics. To elaborate in this brief essay on hip-hop feminism, it is best to clearly define what I mean by feminism as it pertains to the music industry and how it is perceived in the Black and Latino community as the main consumer of the hip-hop scene. The following will elaborate on the definition of hip-hop feminism and specifically what aspects of feminism are illustrated through the various art forms of hip-hop.
Transnationalism is an academic study and theory that illustrates the social construction of nume... more Transnationalism is an academic study and theory that illustrates the social construction of numerous cultures, gender and ethnic identities that intersect in a society – typically with immigrants or migrants identified at times as “transmigrant”. Over time, transmigrants develop the economic and social significance of national boundaries. Transnationalism is also known as globalization as it pertains to immigrant economic, social, and ideological exchange in political interconnectivity. Transnationalism commonly results with the migration of refugees fleeing home countries that are considered oppressive or politically overpowering in corrupted leadership ideals. Therefore, transmigrants and transnationalism is formed through a migration route paved by the hope for a new life, labor opportunities, social liberation, and political representation. This brief essay will elaborate on the benefits and conflict that arises with transnationalism specifically as it pertains to women in the workforce
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Papers by Lluvia Carrasco