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Discussion 7 : Punitive Citizenship and Racialized Families' Knowledges in Struggle Lecture : https://www.facebook.com/femuottawa/videos/2833695400289622 Hall, Rebeca. 2022. “The Gender Violence of Canadian Extraction,” in Thomas, Davis P. and Veldon Coburn, eds. Capitalism and Dispossession. Corporate Canada -at Home, an Abroad. Halifax: Fernwood Publishers. paragraph 1 : In the article "The Gendered Violence of Canadian Extraction," one key analytical insight revolves around the identification of resource extraction as a site of gender violence, as highlighted by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The following quote from the reading exemplifies this insight: "The report identified resource extraction as an immediate site of gender violence... 'There is substantial evidence of a serious problem demonstrated in the correlation between resource extraction and violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.'" (Hall,2022) This insight explains the interconnectedness of violence against Indigenous women with the processes of resource extraction. The lecture by Robyn Maynard on "Against the Carceral State" complements this insight by emphasizing the compounding oppressions faced by Black women within the carceral system. Drawing connections between these sources, we can analyze how both Indigenous and Black women face violence within different systems of power, illustrating the broader implications of systemic oppression that extend beyond one specific context. The shared experience of violence against marginalized women highlights the importance of intersectional analyses in understanding and combating systemic injustices. paragraph 2 : Matuk, Nyla. “The Elephant in the Room,” in Regan Wills, Emily, Jeremy Wilderman, Michael Blueckert and Nadia Abu-Zahra, eds., Advocating for Palestine in Canada. Histories, Movements, Action. Halifax: Fernwood Publishers. Chapter 1.

In Nyla Matuk's article , "The Elephant in the Room," a key analytical insight that I found interesting is the internalized pressure to suppress Palestinian identity and the resulting depersonalization experienced by the author. This insight is exemplified by the author's recollection of a pivotal moment in her childhood when she asked her mother about identifying as Palestinian, and her mother's response to keep their Palestinian identity concealed. The author writes, "The question led to the first experience of the suppression of my identity that I can recall... my mother answered my question by telling me not to reveal to anyone that I, or my father, was Palestinian." (Matuk,2022) This insight can be connected to Robyn Maynard's lecture, "Against the Carceral State: Making (Black) freedom in a time of crisis AND revolt," where Maynard discusses the intersections of race, identity, and resistance against oppressive systems. In the context of Matuk's experience, the pressure to conceal Palestinian identity reflects a form of self-censorship and internalized racism, illustrating how individuals, in this case, Palestinians, are compelled to navigate a complex web of systemic prejudices (Matuk,2022) . This aligns with Maynard's exploration of the impact of oppressive structures on Black individuals and communities, highlighting how the suppression of identity is a shared experience among marginalized groups facing the carceral state. The connection lies in the shared theme of navigating identity under oppressive conditions, as both Maynard's lecture and Matuk's essay explore the consequences of existing within societal frameworks that seek to erase or stigmatize certain identities. The pressure to conform to dominant narratives and suppress one's identity becomes a form of resistance against a carceral state that seeks to control and marginalize specific communities, whether they are Black individuals resisting state violence, as discussed in Maynard's lecture, or Palestinians grappling with identity suppression, as recounted by Matuk. paragraph 3 : Maynard, Robin. 2017. “Destroying Black Families,” in Robin Maynard Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present. Halifax: Fernwood Publishing. Chapter 7 In "Destroying Black Families," a key analytical insight is the pervasive racial bias and systemic discrimination within the child welfare system, leading to the over-representation of Black youth

in state care. This insight is illustrated by the author's exploration of how negative stereotypes and pathologization of Black families contribute to the disproportionate reporting, investigation, and removal of Black children from their homes. The author notes, "To be Black is to be perceived as a risk," emphasizing the deeply ingrained biases that shape the child welfare system's treatment of Black families (Maynard,2017). The article provides examples of racial profiling in reporting, where Black families are reported to child welfare agencies at significantly higher rates than their white counterparts. For instance, the author cites a Montreal study that found Black families are flagged at a rate double that of other children. (Maynard,2017) This analytical insight connects with Robyn Maynard's lecture, "Against the Carceral State: Making (Black) freedom in a time of crisis AND revolt," where Maynard discusses the systemic racism ingrained in various institutions, including the criminal justice system. The child welfare system, as outlined in the reading, becomes an extension of the carceral state's impact on Black communities. Both the lecture and the reading highlight how racial biases, profiling, and systemic discrimination permeate institutions, leading to the policing and surveillance of Black lives. The link between the two lies in the shared theme of systemic racism and its impact on Black individuals and communities. Maynard's lecture addresses the carceral state's role in perpetuating racial injustices, and the reading sheds light on how the child welfare system becomes a tool for policing and punishing Black families. Together, they explain the broader pattern of racialized surveillance and oppression within various systems, emphasizing the urgent need for change and resistance against the carceral state's impact on Black freedom and well-being. Paragraph 4: Through engaging with all the readings, I gained a deeper understanding of the historical and systemic racism embedded in the child welfare system. One significant learning is how the child welfare system, ostensibly designed to protect vulnerable children, has a long history of

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disproportionately targeting and harming Black families. The readings illuminated how racial biases, negative stereotypes, and discriminatory practices contribute to the over-reporting, surveillance, and removal of Black children from their homes. This insight challenged my previous assumptions about child welfare, prompting me to critically examine the ways in which systemic racism permeates seemingly benevolent institutions. Furthermore, the readings facilitated an unlearning process regarding the perception of child welfare interventions as universally benevolent. I realized that my prior assumptions about the child welfare system lacked a nuanced understanding of its historical roots and the perpetuation of racial injustices. The notion that Black families are perceived as inherently risky and in need of constant scrutiny has challenged my preconceived ideas about the objectivity and fairness of child welfare interventions. This unlearning process has prompted me to question the systemic biases within institutions that, on the surface, aim to provide care and protection.

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