ETH STD 101B Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Jose Antonio Vargas, Fellah, National Collective
8 Dec 2020
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One, inferred, to be of working class {*note: author points out that the other family was of similar socioeconomic status as the father) A quotidian overview of two families, specifically highlighting the mother"s dislike towards the other arab families & how it is taught to the young girl. Mother from the noble class: constantly othering, making the other family seem inferior, not backed by a strong argument but by a disgust based on their physical appearance & preconceived notions. The story begins with the author describing the demographics of their neighborhood. Quick to mention their family is one of few families that come from a palistinian/jordan/arab background. The text then highlights the general interactions between these families with specific emphasis on the mother"s thoughts of other families in the community & surrounding neighborhoods. The text transitions to the lived experiences of the young girl which include experiences of her & the other arab families that are highlighted.
