13min chapter

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William M. Paris, "Race, Time, and Utopia: Critical Theory and the Process of Emancipation" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

CHAPTER

Empowerment through Self-Emancipation

This chapter examines Black power as a force for transformative social change and empowerment for marginalized communities. It challenges traditional views on rights and emphasizes the necessity of organized action and self-determination. By exploring the interconnectedness of consciousness, creativity, and utopia, it highlights the complex dimensions of self-emancipation and the active role individuals play in shaping their social realities.

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