TH 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Tim Wolfe, Jonathan Butler, San Francisco Mime Troupe
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A chicana is a mexican-american with a non-anglo image of herself. La raza- the race (inclusive term, we all identify with each other) Origins of non-violent social protest begins with gandhi (1869-1948) Objectives: to reinforce group identity, consciousness, and self-worth. The way to truth is through ahimsa or nonviolence. One method used by gandhi: the hunger strike (some people get their mouths sewn shut so they"re not accused of cheating) Jonathan butler- led hunger strike said he would die unless the president resigned. Mizzou football team- said they wouldn"t play unless the president resigned. Nearly every world religion embraces the concept of fasting as a means of spiritual and political cleansing and transformation. Catholics of n ireland protested against conditions in protestant prisons. 1960s brought a new energy to social protests (putting flowers in barrels of guns, etc. ) Guerilla theatre- an act of spontaneous, surprise performance in unlikely public spaces to an unsuspecting audience.
