Black Feminist Landscapes Virtual Reading Salon
April 16th - Disposability Culture Theme
Disposability culture was offered as our next theme. I’m sure this will continue into May. Let’s reflect on our experiences of disposability culture, while also thinking about how shame is used as a tool of control, and the politics of an apology.
Writing/Reflection Prompts
Intersectionality and Disposability How does black feminist theory intersect with the concept of disposability culture in organizing spaces and nonprofits? In what ways do you think disposability culture disproportionately affects black women and other marginalized groups within these spaces?
State Violence and Disposability Culture How can disposability culture in organizing spaces be compared to or linked with state violence? In what ways does disposability culture perpetuate systemic oppression and marginalization, particularly for black feminists and other marginalized voices?
Accountability and Transformative Justice How can we differentiate between holding individuals accountable and perpetuating disposability culture?
Radical Care and Solidarity How can practices of radical care and solidarity counteract disposability culture within organizing spaces?
Learning from Black Feminist Thought What insights can be gained from black feminist theory to challenge and reframe disposability culture within organizing spaces and nonprofits?
Reading List
Shame, Realisation, and Restitution: The Ethics of Restorative Practice by Alan Jenkins (from the Creative Interventions Toolkit) you can google this pdf but it is also in the calendar invite folder
Cancelation, Abolition and Healing zine Interview with adrienne marie brown (2021) The Final Straw Radio
Pop Culture Example: Amanda Seales, chile and the Essence article
Is the commentary around this disposability/cancel culture?
It’s Time to Admit that being liked is more important, than being good at your job (2024) Essence
Honoree Jeffers IG post (check the comments too y’all)
Dr Jenn Jackson IG (check the comments too y’all)
