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Disposable Futures
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As the 21st century tumbles forward, ever more individuals and groups are now considered “excess” by the onslaught of global forces that no longer offer the possibility of alternative futures. This politics of “disposability” can be seen in the rising numbers of homeless, the growing army of debt-ridden students, those lacking basic necessities amid widening income disparities, the surveillance of immigrants, the school-to-prison pipeline and the destruction of the middle class. But we cannot discuss the disposability of lives without critiquing its lasting implications. In fact, what makes the contemporary forms of disposability so abhorrent is precisely the way they systematically produce disposable futures. Can we imagine a different future?
The Histories of Violence project is now partnering with Truthout to pursue that question, by creating a forum for broader discussion on the theme of “disposable futures.” This is not simply an attempt to add layer upon layer of analysis to reaffirm what we already know about our tragic and catastrophically fated world. Instead, we are looking to encourage new forms of political intervention – whether those come in the form of critiques of our collective future or ideas for transformation. We invite contributions from public intellectuals, students, artists, poets, writers, social activists and scholars from whatever discipline, utilizing a broad array of media. Our aim is to reclaim the idea that it is possible to transform the world for the better. Join us!
Submission Guidelines: All submissions must be sent directly to [email protected] with the title: “SUBMISSION Disposable Life: (followed by article and author name)” in the email subject line. Full submission guidelines available here.
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By Henry A Giroux, Truthout | Video
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