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Incongruous: A Creative Rescripting of Black and Afro-Latina Women Healing from CSA and Intergenerational Trauma Through Spirituality

Casas, Alexis Karina
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Incongruous is a creative thesis project centered on the intersectional experiences of Black and Afro-Latina women in the aftermath of sexual violence, particularly Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). Through the medium of a screenplay, this fictional narrative explores the transformative potential of spirituality. Grounded in Black Feminist Thought, Chicana Studies, and Critical Film Theory, the project challenges traditional narratives by delving into the intricate dynamics of identity, trauma, and healing. By dissecting media representations and engaging with interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks, Incongruous seeks to both deconstruct harmful stereotypes, such as the myth of the Strong Black Woman, and amplify the often- overlooked narratives of child-on-child sexual abuse survivors. In summoning inspiration from Kimberlé Crenshaw's notion of intersectionality and Gloria Anzaldúa's concept of nepantla, Incongruous navigates the liminal spaces where identities converge and diverge, offering a platform for introspection, transformation, and ultimately, healing. Thus, this project is created upon the theoretical framework of Intersectional-Nepantla, intentionally bridging the internal and external, the personal and systemic, and recognizing art as theory.

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2024-12-18
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Research Projects
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Healing, Spirituality, Intersectional-Nepantla, Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), Sexual Violence, Black women, Afro-Latina women, Soul Retrieval Work, Film
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Casas, Alexis Karina. "Incongruous: A Creative Rescripting of Black and Afro-Latina Women Healing from CSA and Intergenerational Trauma Through Spirituality." 2024. Thesis, Georgia State University. https://doi.org/10.57709/38074320
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2024-12-17
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