1. According to Hall, identity is a “production,” which is an ongoing process, and “always constituted within, not outside, representation” (94). Identity is a production; it is not only about “being” someone but also about “becoming” someone. The practices of representation indicate that one’s identity depends on his/her views as well as others’ views on himself/herself. One’s identity can be shaped through positioning it in a common history as well as a unique personal experience. Thus, one’s identity can be recognized as “who s/he is” as well as “who s/he has become.” Cultural identity comes from the past and is experiencing a continued transformation. On the other hand, Anzaldua believes that one’s identity can be shaped through breaking down the “labels and theories” used to control him/her (135). By positing herself in “borderlands between culture, races, languages, and gender,” she recognizes herself as a new mestiza (137).
2. According to Hall, colonialism plays a role in displacing Africans identities, making them become an unspeakable presence. Then, the Western countries used the external power …show more content…
Multiculturalism helps people recognize their identity. It helps Anzaldua create new mestizas who connect to all different communities (139). It is a way of governing diverse societies, such as the U.S. It is a political movement helping promote “a mixed, hybrid, mestiza, character of the country” (135). On the other hand, in a multicultural society, people having different cultural identities may have conflicts, such as colonization. Cosmopolitanism refers to the globalization, integrating all cultural identities linked to race, religion, politics, and sexuality. The pro of cosmopolitanism is to reduce conflicts. With cosmopolitanism, Anzaldua may be not engaged in the movement because women are no longer to be discriminated. The western countries may not colonize Africa. The con is that cosmopolitanism may impede the development of various cultural
2. According to Hall, colonialism plays a role in displacing Africans identities, making them become an unspeakable presence. Then, the Western countries used the external power …show more content…
Multiculturalism helps people recognize their identity. It helps Anzaldua create new mestizas who connect to all different communities (139). It is a way of governing diverse societies, such as the U.S. It is a political movement helping promote “a mixed, hybrid, mestiza, character of the country” (135). On the other hand, in a multicultural society, people having different cultural identities may have conflicts, such as colonization. Cosmopolitanism refers to the globalization, integrating all cultural identities linked to race, religion, politics, and sexuality. The pro of cosmopolitanism is to reduce conflicts. With cosmopolitanism, Anzaldua may be not engaged in the movement because women are no longer to be discriminated. The western countries may not colonize Africa. The con is that cosmopolitanism may impede the development of various cultural