The war on multiculturalism can also confuse liberals becau… - Elizabeth Martínez

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The war on multiculturalism can also confuse liberals because, unlike conservatives, they usually do not perceive or accept the connection between racism and domination. They fail to see that racism has never been just a matter of negative attitudes but rather an institutionalized set of power relations.

Elizabeth Martínez

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About Elizabeth Martínez

Elizabeth Martínez (December 12, 1925 - June 29, 2021) was an Chicana feminist and a community organizer, activist, author, and educator.

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Alternative Names: Elizabeth Martinez • Elizabeth "Betita" Martínez • Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez

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