A quick response to David's thoughtful and feeling post. If people want to
define themselves based on victimization and oppression, then that identity
becomes inscribed into their sense of community and self. I think,
personally, this is a big mistake because it lets the oppressor define
one's identity. Wendy Brown's book "States of Innury" is, for me, crucial
on this point.
Best,
Lennard J. Davis
Professor and Graduate Director
Department of English
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY 13902
607-777-2770 Fax: 607-777-2408
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