In Race Rebels, Kelley talked about the resistance in Black and Chicano youth by taking matter into their own hands and compensating themselves for being underpaid and mistreated at their workplace. I enjoyed reading about the techniques these youth used to obtain these compensations, like making extra pies near closing time, because it sounds so clever. They tried to turn their workplace into a place of pleasure - fighting over things like music, and outfits - they worked to change their environment. I find this very intriguing because they are trying to preserve and stand up for their identity, dignity and culture. Robin states how we need to break away from the traditional notions of politics and question “authentic” strategies of resistance. I agree that “mainstream” civil rights movements are important for provoking change, but it makes people forget about the impacts that resistance in other forms can create.
In Weapons of the Weak, Scott describes the everyday acts of resistance between peasants and landowners. He mentions how peasant revolutions are often frowned upon, and their revolts are seen as less important. I believe the main reason this occurs is because people often picture peasants as a menace or leeches to society. Many factors can play into this like the media and by word of mouth - with peasants often having a stigma as being beggars or uncivilized people.
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