Refusing to Remain Silent: Lived Experiences of Women of Color From a Muslim and Indigenous Perspective

• In Event: 68.061 - Roundtable Session 30
  In Roundtable Session: 68.061-1 - Exploring the Lived Experiences of Girls and Women of Color

Abstract

bell hooks critiques the lack of women’s voices when it comes to racial discourse. It is not only problematic because half the population’s experiences are being discounted but it also stands as a barrier towards dismantling the racial hierarchy that dominates our society. Understanding the lived experiences of women of color is a vital part of deconstructing the racial issues of today. These traditionally silenced voices need to be heard in order for the healing process to take place. This paper will focus on giving the lived experiences of two women scholars of color, one an Indonesian Muslim woman, the other a Native American women, voice regarding their lived experiences with racial discourse in the United States.

Authors

• Andrea Abeita, University of New Mexico

• Liah Rosdiani Nasution, University of New Mexico