Brainstorm Week 10 - Carter Rowell
The Ovarian Psychos group brings together cycling with healing by forming a small community where women do not have to be afraid and where they can show people that they are as prevalent a part of society as anyone else. Participating in cycling together allowed for women to "not [be] scared of riding [their] bicycles" and gave them the opportunity of "claiming space in very dangerous zones" (Sokolowski and Trumbull-LaValle 10:45). This is a perfect example of how feministas in the borderlands plant seeds to show society that they can do whatever men can do; cycling is stereotypically seen as a man's hobby, but the Ovarian Psychos show otherwise.
The Chicas Rockeras Rock Camp is a perfect example of Chicanxfuturism in the way that it provides a place for Chicanas express themselves and build confidence using the music and technologies of today. They have a "goal of encouraging self-esteem and self-empowerment in young girls through a medium of music," which allows them to have the opportunity to be loud and "take up space" (Wolfe 4-5). The changing of mindsets is one of the most important elements required for emancipation and social justice. The Chicas Rockeras Rock Camp achieves this in multiple facets: not only does the group allow women to find self-empowerment, but it also shows society that women are not limited in the ways that they have been throughout history. Women can be loud and participate in rock music just as much as men can.
These two groups take the resilience practices of expressing themselves, showing society their diversity, and community-building and translate them into the present. We have learned about these resilience practices throughout the quarter; for example, the altar making of Chicanas such as Ofelia Esparza allows for the expression of oneself while also making a statement about society. On the other hand, groups such as Women Who Rock organize communities where women can express themselves and practice resilience together. The Ovarian Psychos and the Chicas Rockeras Rock Camp allow for the practice of resilience in similar ways, and all the steps that these groups take prepare society for a more just and inclusive future.
The Chicas Rockeras Rock Camp is a perfect example of Chicanxfuturism in the way that it provides a place for Chicanas express themselves and build confidence using the music and technologies of today. They have a "goal of encouraging self-esteem and self-empowerment in young girls through a medium of music," which allows them to have the opportunity to be loud and "take up space" (Wolfe 4-5). The changing of mindsets is one of the most important elements required for emancipation and social justice. The Chicas Rockeras Rock Camp achieves this in multiple facets: not only does the group allow women to find self-empowerment, but it also shows society that women are not limited in the ways that they have been throughout history. Women can be loud and participate in rock music just as much as men can.
These two groups take the resilience practices of expressing themselves, showing society their diversity, and community-building and translate them into the present. We have learned about these resilience practices throughout the quarter; for example, the altar making of Chicanas such as Ofelia Esparza allows for the expression of oneself while also making a statement about society. On the other hand, groups such as Women Who Rock organize communities where women can express themselves and practice resilience together. The Ovarian Psychos and the Chicas Rockeras Rock Camp allow for the practice of resilience in similar ways, and all the steps that these groups take prepare society for a more just and inclusive future.
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