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The Land Has Memory
"The denial and fear of death makes possession, possessiveness, and
overconsumption possible. If we would just pull back a bit, slow down, and ask
the "why" of each of our actions, based on the utter assurance of death, we
would all be better off environmentally." Playwright, poet, and essayist Cherrie
Moraga sees the world as a place where the body knows and "the land has memory."
"Her writings have shaped fundamental aspects of contemporary woman of color
feminist thought, including debates on ethnic nationalism, indigeneity,
sexuality, and social justice. In addition to her plays and essay collections,
she was coeditor with Gloria Anzaldua of the landmark feminist collection This
Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color."
