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[illogicalvulcans]

[Fic Book Covers 11+12/?] Integrative Approaches by Nnm / @mouseonamoose

Demonology and the Tri-Phasic Model of Trauma

As soon as Aubrey Thyme, psychotherapist, had opened her office door and seen her new client, Anthony J. Crowley, sitting in her waiting area, she was observing and assessing him. At first glance, she paid attention to the following: --His clothing was expensive and stylish; --He wore very strange but noticeable cologne; --His relationship to the seat he occupied could only, very loosely, be described as “sitting;” --He looked angry; --He was wearing sunglasses. What Aubrey Thyme, a professional, thought, upon first seeing her new client was: you’re going to be a fun one, aren’t you?

Angel-Centered Therapy Through A Multicultural Lens

“I’d love to meet with you,” Davey said, apologetically, when he had been called up by a fellow looking to initiate therapy, “but I’m all booked up for months.” “Are you sure?” The fellow said, through a poor connection that crackled. Davey had been sure. And yet. Right there in his calendar was a blank spot, just a few days away, which he had somehow completely overlooked before. “How about that…I’ve got Wednesday at eleven, if you can make that work.” “What a miracle,” the fellow said, “that would be just the perfect time.”

[diaryofaphilosopher]

Subconciously, we see an attack on ourselves and our beliefs as a threat and we attempt to block with a counter-stance. But it is not enough to stand on the opposite riverbank, shouting questions, challenging patriarchal white conventions. A counter-stance locks one into a duel of oppressor and oppressed; locked in mortal combat, both are reduced to a common denominator of violence. The counter-stance refutes the dominant culture's views and beliefs, and for this, it is proudly defiant. All reaction is limited by, and dependent on, what it is reacting against. Because the counter-stance stems from a problem with authority - outer as well as inner - it's a step toward liberation from cultural domination. But it is not a way of life. At some point, on our way to a new consciousness, we will have to leave the opposite bank, the split between two mortal combatants somehow healed so that we are on both shores at once and, at once, see through serpent and eagle eyes. Or perhaps we will decide to disengage from the dominant culture, write it off altogether as a lost cause, and cross the border into a wholly new and separate territory. Or we might go another route. The possibilities are numerous once we decide to act and not react.

— Gloria Anzaldua, “La concencia de la mestiza”

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[micewithknives]

I am sliding into your inbox to ask you about historically multicultural australia 👀 what’s one fact/event/etc no one’s asked about yet that you think makes a good story?

I have a million and one ideas for things that no one has asked about that i think are terribly underrated. But I'll roll with a definitely not unknown, but definitely brushed over, simple answer of the topic of "afghan cameleers" in Australia.

While theyre often called "Afghan" in Australian history, they actually came from a variety of countries throughout the Middle East and south Asia. They were predomanently Muslim men, some bringing their families, although other religious minorities did also exist.

The Cameleers, (and their camels) were first brought over to Australia in 1838, although in no form of high numbers until 1858 when they were involved in the Bourke and Wills exploration of the east coast states. As a British colony, there were various high level people in Australia who were aware (from interactions with India and the Middle East primarily) of the benefits of camels in dealing with desert climates.

For over 50 years, camel trains became the primary form of transporting pastoral goods across much of the rural parts of Australia, at the hands of very experienced Cameleers. As a result of this, there was historically a number of towns which became known as "little Asia"s, "little Afghanistan"s or "Ghantowns".

Many of these men are coming to be recognised in modern times as fundamental actors in Australia's modern history. They also married Aboriginal, Chinese, or European women, and often, despite racial and cultural descrimination, became well respected members of local towns, playing important roles in their developments. Many of the men continued to travel back and forth from their home-countries, conducting business on an international scale. At the peak of employment, it is believed that 2000-4000 cameleers were employed in Australia, however recording of this immigration at this time is limited, and it is possible the numbers may have been higher.

However, when Australia introduced the Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (otherwise known as the "White Australia Policy"), many of these men found they were unable to become naturalised citizens of the newly-federated country, and thus unable to return to the communities (and families) that had become their homes. The remaining "afghan" communities dwindled after this. With the increase of railway access to Australia, the need for skilled cameleers died out, and the once valued workers became subject to a lack of employment, and increasing government and community persecution. Much of the men that remained into this time chose to return to their home-countries.

However, some communities remained. The town of Marree in South Australia is the location of the first Mosque in Australia, and is recognised as the longest surviving "Ghan-town" community, and the location of many descendant families. These workers, and their descendants, are also responsible for the construction of Australia's oldest permanent mosque, the Central Adelaide Mosque.

In recent times Australia is beginning to acknowledge important role these men made in the country's modern history, although they are subject to limited discussion, research, and archaeological recognition. And there is still a way to go, especially in making sure that the surviving archaeological sites relating to these communities and workers aren't lost.

[pumpkinrootbeer]

Aang being a shitty dad is fine, but it's the way tlok makes Aang a shitty I have a problem with. You're telling me a guy who's entire culture was whipped out and whole family was massacred wasn't overjoyed at the possibility of sharing his culture with his entire family?

Would Aang have given more attention to Tenzin? Probably, them being the only airbenders would have almost certainly fostered a complex dynamic between the two— even to the extent that it would damage the father/son relationship. I think it's also worth pointing out that Aang was raised in a culture without the nuclear family dynamic we see him participarting in with Katara and their kids, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that Aang would fall short of the expectations and responibilities being a typical father figure brings especially when he himself never experienced that dynamic. Especially, especially compounded with the task of rebuilding a struggling world and maintaining peace.

However, do I think he would neglect to show his kids his culture? Their culture? No. Certainly not the extent he did, and especially not when we see how excited he is to share it with his friends in the show. Why wouldn't he be excited to share it with his kids? With all his kids? How the writers of The Legend of Korra make him a bad dad is a complex series of failures not the least of which stem from racism, the unwillingness to even attempt an understanding of multicultural families, TLOK originally being a 12 episode miniseries that then got greenlit for another season and was suddenly taxed with building upon a world that was never intended to exist beyond its original scope, and a fundamental misunderstanding of Aang as a character.

tldr:

[fitzrove]

[shaking and biting] but what does it MEAN. what does it SAY what is the THEME

[twinsunstars]

does anyone else sometimes match actors to characters when reading books or is it just me

[cassmichaels]

COMING SOON!

He’s the internet’s new boyfriend, but to her, he’s the one that got away. 

Successful journalist Andi Jennings has been sent to write a fluff piece about social media influencer Arin Collins, and she’s not happy about it. Back home, he’s the boy next door, her high school nemesis… And her former college sweetheart. 

While on assignment, Andi unexpectedly runs into Arin’s older brother, Rayaan. After all these years, Rayaan is still guiding Arin’s actions and behaviors- only this time, professionally, as his manager.

Andi hasn’t seen Rayaan in years, but their connection when they meet again is undeniable. Sparks fly in all directions as their families get together for fun on the lake, just like old times.

Barely able to wrap her head around the two handsome brothers vying for her attention, this plus-sized, independent woman is torn between the pull of her past relationship and the temptation of a new one.  Andi is faced with an impossible choice, one that could change everything. 

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May 12, 2023

Fantastic cover art by MinaDot!

#plussizeromance #romance #secondchance #girlnextdoor #steamy #multicultural

[in-tua-deep]

Hey book side of tumblr I am looking for any book recommendations for if I wanted to do like. A multicultural/diversity book club type thing - all book recommendations welcome

Rn I have white fragility by robin diangelo, a positive view of LGBTQ by rowman and littlefield, neurotribes by silberman, and a race is a nice thing to have by janet helms

Looking for recommendations for ANY populations, and preferably multiple for each culture/identity piece to get some different perspectives and voices! Can be autobiographies, anthropological/psychological/sociological type books, or just really neat perspectives

[quatregats]

Also feeling an inexplicably intense impulse to move to the UK. Girl what

[amerasdreams]

More echoes: (though i don't know much about Bosnia, just remember flashes of news from when I was a kid)

"To have intervened on the side of Bosnia would have been self-defense, not charity....Freedom cannot be asserted; it must be defended." - David Rieff, Slaughterhouse (1995) p. 10

[itsbooksallthewaydown]

[nann-the-mixed-witch]

A while ago, I picked up and read Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience: A Crucible at the Crossroads by Via Hedera

Overall: 4/5 I recommend this book to anyone seeking an eclectic high-level take and understanding of folkloric witchcraft in the States. It doesn't dive deep into any particular region but instead gives a delightful survey of the similarities and differences across the regions. I resonated with this book so much that I wrote a little stream of consciousness around my reactions to the first few chapters. Consider it a journal entry that was supposed to be a book review.

I think to preface here on terms: Via Hedera uses “multicultural,” and I have no objection to that term. I find it inclusive of more than black and brown people, and that’s okay— in fact, necessary at times. When I’m discussing the book in this post, I’ll use that term as she uses it. However, it’s important to note that when I use “mixed,” I am specifically talking about black and brown multicultural individuals.

Many people have objections to “mixed,” and in fact, I’m not sure how I feel about it. But until I unpack that baggage in my own time (and I think this book will help with that), I’ll be petty and take up space here— I can call myself mixed, but please do not call me that.

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I was on the train this morning reading minding my own business in the quiet car because I hate talking to people. I have the book on my lap, and someone shouts over to me, “Excuse me? Are you into that? I’m a Druid. What are you?”

What are you? A seemingly innocent question, but with such a complicated answer. I was shocked and under-caffeinated. He kept pressing, and I commented on how cool it was to meet a Druid. It was rough and awkward, and I was in shock.

What am I? Who am I? I was speechless- silenced by the question.

“I see you have a silver ring on? Is that real silver? Oh is that the triple moon? What are you? What are you? What are you?”

Thankfully some not-a-morning-person shut down the conversation before I could answer this incessant question. What are you?

“What are you” is a loaded question to any racially ambiguous person. It’s often the first red flag to me. And when I’m once again confronted with that bullshit question, and when I can tell they are asking about my skin — my most recent answer has been, “I don’t know I’m adopted,” and it’s met with a sudden frown.

Family is a choice where I'm from, and I know plenty of Americans were raised believing the same thing.

Family is a choice; sometimes, it’s not one I get to make. And for many witches-- family, ancestors, and culture all have a huge impact on their lives and identity. I love that for them. The ability to concretely connect to a culture and call it yours is a beautiful thing. (And also a privilege, but that’s a different matter). I’m, in fact, JEALOUS of people with strong cultural identities.

Unfortunately, however, my experience is not that; I have no idea what to call the culture and traditions I grew up with and into. The more I dug and dug, clawed, and scraped at anything I could find, the more confused I got. I just know one thing. I’m not white, and I never would be.

“What are you,” he asked once again. I can still hear it ringing in my ears.

In the context of my spiritual practices, I have no fucking clue how I would answer it.

In the context of witchcraft, I write about here, we sometimes struggle to reconcile the old ways with the new, the ways of one ancestor with another. We're trying to reach for a sense of connection to identity and sometimes we forget that the New World identity of witchcraft is a unique thing already, and that's where folkloric witches are following their hearts these days.

I’m screaming and searching, pleading and digging for connection and identity. A label. Just a name to attach or describe myself. A rule book to follow, a clear path to walk. But I’m not going to find it.

I’m not going to find it because, at the end of the day, I’m a combination of it all. As Via describes it — this multicultural county we live in only holds one clear identity: American. The New World. And while American as a term is a germ and holds so much baggage on its own both inside and outside the United States— I think it’s one of the few words that can fairly describe all the people on this land.

Now would I call myself an American Witch? Fuck that. Nope, no, thank you. But my practice is built like one; it holds many overlapping rituals and traditions. It uses Florida water and Orphic hymns. It consists of ritual ecstasy and fried green tomatoes. It’s home to limpias and toilet offerings. It’s layered and multifaceted; it’s messy and transgressive. It’s my practice. And at the end of the day, I’m not interested in doing it right or by the books. I’m interested in doing it in an authentic way that honors my Gods and the people around me.

So what am I?

I’m mixed, and I’m a witch, and my practice is whatever the fuck works for me and my p/People.

[diaryofaphilosopher]

This book is an exile's book. For objective reasons that I had no control over, I grew up as an Arab with a Western education. Ever since I can remember, I have felt that I belonged to both worlds, without being completely of either one or the other [...] Yet when I say "exile" I do not mean something sad or deprived. On the contrary belonging, as it were, to both sides of the imperial divide enables you to understand them more easily.

— Edward W. Said, Culture and Imperialism.

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[goodbooksandgoodwine]

A Christmas To Remember by Beverly Jenkins | Book Review

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