“Priya Ayyar narrates this audiobook with empathy and conviction. Her enunciation is on point, and her clear delivery of humorous anecdotes as well as serious analysis works. Her cadence brings this cultural critique to life.” AudioFile
Description
Ever since the 2016 election, pundits have been saying our country has never been more divided—that if progressives want to reclaim power, we need to be “pragmatic,” reach across the aisle, and look past identity politics.
But what if we’re getting the story all wrong?
In The Marginalized Majority, Onnesha Roychoudhuri makes the galvanizing case that our voices are already the majority—and that our plurality of identities is not only our greatest strength but is also at the indisputable core of successful progressive change throughout history.
From the civil rights movement to the Women’s March, Saturday Night Live to the mainstream media, Roychoudhuri holds the myths about our disenfranchisement up to the light, illuminating narratives from history that reveal we have far more power than we’re often led to believe. With both clear-eyed hope and electrifying power, she examines our ideas about what’s possible, and what’s necessary—opening up space for action, new realities, and, ultimately, survival.
Now, Roychoudhuri urges us, is the time to fight like the majority we already are.
Praise
“Priya Ayyar narrates this audiobook with empathy and conviction. Her enunciation is on point, and her clear delivery of humorous anecdotes as well as serious analysis works. Her cadence brings this cultural critique to life.” AudioFile
“This book is a daring intervention to get us back in the game—and a witty, delightfully personal meditation on collective power.” Naomi Klein, New York Times bestselling author
“A must-read for anyone who cares about progressive politics. Onnesha Roychoudhuri weaves the personal and the political together expertly.” Jessica Valenti, New York Times bestselling author
“Aims to reclaim the term while also making a compelling case for how minorities can harness their political power and elect legislators who reflect our interests.” Bitch magazine
“[A] potent activist manifesto and deconstruction of the myths surrounding identity politics…It’s the most memorable book I’ve read in the past few months.” Kirkus Review (starred review)
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Release Date | July 10, 2018 |
| Release Date Machine | 1531180800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Politics & Government, Nonfiction - Adult, Nonfiction - All |
Author Bio
Onnesha Roychoudhuri is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and educator. Her work has appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, Boston Review, the Nation, the American Prospect, Salon, and Mother Jones. She is the cofounder of Speech/Act, an organization working at the intersection of storytelling and social justice.
Narrator Bio
Priya Ayyar is an audiobook narrator, actor, and writer with a BFA and MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her acting credits for television and film include Law & Order: Criminal Intent, All My Children, and the documentary The Children of War. She has appeared on stage in War of the Unheard, Aminta, and The Road Home, and she has written and performed in the plays Karmic Fusion and Losing Remote Control.
Overview
Ever since the 2016 election, pundits have been saying our country has never been more divided—that if progressives want to reclaim power, we need to be “pragmatic,” reach across the aisle, and look past identity politics.
But what if we’re getting the story all wrong?
In The Marginalized Majority, Onnesha Roychoudhuri makes the galvanizing case that our voices are already the majority—and that our plurality of identities is not only our greatest strength but is also at the indisputable core of successful progressive change throughout history.
From the civil rights movement to the Women’s March, Saturday Night Live to the mainstream media, Roychoudhuri holds the myths about our disenfranchisement up to the light, illuminating narratives from history that reveal we have far more power than we’re often led to believe. With both clear-eyed hope and electrifying power, she examines our ideas about what’s possible, and what’s necessary—opening up space for action, new realities, and, ultimately, survival.
Now, Roychoudhuri urges us, is the time to fight like the majority we already are.
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