It's disturbing when the language we use when referring to poc hasn't changed

[rcloenen_ruiz]

I just finished reading a chapter on Colonial Domesticity from Vicente L. Rafael's White Love and other Events in Filipino History. I had to set aside this book several times while I was reading this chapter because it was just so painful to read. Kind of like peeling away the scab from a wound or rubbing sand into an open sore

Comments

[fantasyecho]

Haugh, sounds awful.... why on earth are you reading it? o.o

[rcloenen_ruiz]

It's a dissection of white love in the Philippines. The first chapter was really really good. In this chapter, the author dissects the letters to home from the white women who were there. It was a pretty rough read. I hope chapter three isn't as hard to read as this one was.

[la_marquise_de_]

Colonialism is a deep evil. I don't have anything constructive to say, other than to send you my love.
Kari xxx

[rcloenen_ruiz]

*hugs* I've missed seeing you around, Kari. How have you been doing? Also, happy new year. :D