I would recommend the Grapes of Wrath (anti capitalistic message, set during the Dust Bowl/Great Depression), The Hate U Give (discusses racism in the modern day), The Color Purple (domestic abuse and some other things), and the Hunger Games series (dystopian society that makes poor children fight for the enjoyment of the rich) are all great books. Each handles some very prevalent issues and also if you're into musicals, The Color Purple has one starring Cynthia Erivo. I would also look into history books regarding Indigenous Americans and people of color because those are getting more and more restricted. Esperanza Rising (immigration and poverty) is also incredible but I'm not sure if its getting banned.
Oh, I love Adrienne Rich's work! I haven't read that one, so I'll make sure to check it out, thanks!! I totally agree with your views on limitations in politics & censorship, which is limitation in the first place. I like to write, post, read, and talk about politics and freedom, so I will keep doing what I do here on YWP and elsewhere!! <3
I totally recommend you read "North American Time" by Adrienne Rich. This reminded me a lot of the liberation she speaks of when writing poetry. Our restriction in personal identity is because politics possess our world, causing upheaval and discourse with no way for total agreement. Limitations are rampant in everything we are and what we do. Now that censorship is also a huge issue, our literary revolution is to write about the culture of the modern day, relate it to history, and recognize we must not ignore our right to write.
And yeah it's really ironic how the older generations say that it's up to us to better the world but at the same time won't listen to us and put us down instead sometimes. The world can be a mess which can really get to your head
I believe that the core of wholeness, politically and in humanity, is so embedded in history and the evolution of hierarchy. 'Normalcy,' in all its various forms and definitions, has been perceived to be above everything. And the understanding that this 'normalcy' is embedded in the patriarchy and the everlasting alienation of anything that isn't Western Eurocentric, neurotypical, etc... Though we might not gain wholeness in this sense, there will always be wholeness in communities and camaraderie. I think you touch on this well: to act on our thoughts and that it is our civil and human right to remain educated. It's very apparent in our generation, too, to take on this role of fixing the world.
I would recommend the Grapes of Wrath (anti capitalistic message, set during the Dust Bowl/Great Depression), The Hate U Give (discusses racism in the modern day), The Color Purple (domestic abuse and some other things), and the Hunger Games series (dystopian society that makes poor children fight for the enjoyment of the rich) are all great books. Each handles some very prevalent issues and also if you're into musicals, The Color Purple has one starring Cynthia Erivo. I would also look into history books regarding Indigenous Americans and people of color because those are getting more and more restricted. Esperanza Rising (immigration and poverty) is also incredible but I'm not sure if its getting banned.
Oh, I love Adrienne Rich's work! I haven't read that one, so I'll make sure to check it out, thanks!! I totally agree with your views on limitations in politics & censorship, which is limitation in the first place. I like to write, post, read, and talk about politics and freedom, so I will keep doing what I do here on YWP and elsewhere!! <3
Thank you so much for commenting & taking the time to read my work!!!! :D
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Got to squeeze my sense of humor in there somewhere.
I totally recommend you read "North American Time" by Adrienne Rich. This reminded me a lot of the liberation she speaks of when writing poetry. Our restriction in personal identity is because politics possess our world, causing upheaval and discourse with no way for total agreement. Limitations are rampant in everything we are and what we do. Now that censorship is also a huge issue, our literary revolution is to write about the culture of the modern day, relate it to history, and recognize we must not ignore our right to write.
Wonderful poem!
And yeah it's really ironic how the older generations say that it's up to us to better the world but at the same time won't listen to us and put us down instead sometimes. The world can be a mess which can really get to your head
I believe that the core of wholeness, politically and in humanity, is so embedded in history and the evolution of hierarchy. 'Normalcy,' in all its various forms and definitions, has been perceived to be above everything. And the understanding that this 'normalcy' is embedded in the patriarchy and the everlasting alienation of anything that isn't Western Eurocentric, neurotypical, etc... Though we might not gain wholeness in this sense, there will always be wholeness in communities and camaraderie. I think you touch on this well: to act on our thoughts and that it is our civil and human right to remain educated. It's very apparent in our generation, too, to take on this role of fixing the world.
This is amazing! The style and the way you organized it are so perfect for your idea. This is a really, really inspirational piece!!
Thank you :D