#cosmopolitanism

I love so much being a Latina, being Latin-American, being a Brazilian Latina, being from Abya Yala, Pindorama, Turtle Island or, as Lélia Gonzalez says : Améfrica Ladina, Ladinoamefrica, Ladino Amefrica, in which the Jewishness of my giyur process dances beautifully with me being a Latina, in this context of interculturality and — in the construction of Ladinoamefrica — of powerfulness and powerfulfilling of African Bipoc diaspora, of the pre-Columbian Native Pan-American peoples and the Sefardic diaspora in the figures of Bney Anusim, deeply marginalized by systemic antisemitism of Inquisition as a form of racialization — even after forced conversion, the second class citizenship, the marrano stigmatization, precisely due to ethnicity and ancestrality — as well as cultural and religious supremacism...

As a Latina, Ladino feels so close and intimate, like a language I can grasp and relate to, and understand roughly, even before seeing details.

As a Latina, I love that I think of my Brazilianity with this Latinoamerica lens, of the great community of countries we as Brazilians, we as Latinas, are in... I love that I think of my Brazilianity alongside Lélia Gonzalez's notion of Ladino Amefrica!

As a White Brazilian Latina, I stand in solidarity with non-White Latinx and non-Whites in general, as well as deeply aware of marginalized racialized communities regardless of whiteness or not, even tho for ages several of these groups havent't been thought of as being part of whiteness — like for instance with Romani people, the Tatar people, the Jewish people and the Palestinian people, regardless of Whiteness — in a collective liberation from kyriarchy and nordicism.

The importance of the category of nordicism with its extra layers of supremacism and racializations within whiteness itself.

And as someone born and raised in Latin America, the fact that I'm categorized as White here, means I think it's an important social marker of difference, even if I eventually move abroad — let us say, for instance, to Europe, to Canada or to the US, and then have my Latinitud, Latinidad, as a factor of intra-social systemic marginalization in out of Latin America polities as a member of the Latin-American diaspora. And also with the very tendency and movement of talking about whiteness inside marginalized racialized communities, like the Latinx community in the US, in Canada and in Europe, with the figure of White Latinos, Latinas, Latines, Latinx.

Abya Yala is so beautiful! Pindorama is so beautiful! Brazil is so beautiful! Ladino Amefrica is so beautiful! ¡Viva Latinoamérica!

All this powerfulness, all this powerfulfillability, all this hopefulness, all this hopefulfillability!

Seguiré brillando como la trava tortillera que soy! Una chica brasileña, latina!

A homaranist, humanitist, gal. An intercultural cosmopolitan. A world citizen! A world federalist! A Pan-Americanist!

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The philosophy of peace is a complex field that explores the nature of peace, its principles, and the conditions required to achieve it. Here are some prominent theories and perspectives within the philosophy of peace:

Pacifism: Pacifism is a foundational theory of peace, emphasizing non-violence and the rejection of war as a means of resolving conflicts. It includes various subcategories, such as absolute pacifism (opposition to all forms of violence) and conditional pacifism (accepting non-violent resistance but opposing armed conflict).

Just War Theory: This theory, rooted in ethical philosophy, provides a framework for determining when wars can be morally justifiable. It sets criteria for the initiation and conduct of wars and emphasizes proportionality and the protection of non-combatants.

Positive Peace: Positive peace goes beyond the absence of war and focuses on the presence of conditions that contribute to a just and sustainable peace. It considers socio-economic equity, social justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability as essential components of lasting peace.

Conflict Resolution Theories: These theories aim to resolve conflicts through non-violent means. They include negotiation, mediation, diplomacy, and alternative dispute resolution methods. The works of scholars like Johan Galtung and his "positive and negative peace" concept contribute to this field.

Cosmopolitanism: Cosmopolitanism promotes a global perspective that transcends national boundaries. It suggests that a sense of shared humanity can lead to a more peaceful world by emphasizing global citizenship and cooperation among nations.

Feminist Peace Theory: Feminist perspectives on peace challenge traditional notions of masculinity and warfare. They argue for the inclusion of women's voices in peace processes and highlight the links between gender equality, security, and peace.

Transitional Justice: This theory focuses on addressing the legacies of conflict and human rights abuses in post-conflict societies. It explores mechanisms for accountability, truth-telling, reconciliation, and reparations to establish a foundation for lasting peace.

Human Rights-Based Approaches: These approaches assert that peace and human rights are intertwined. They emphasize the protection of individual rights as a prerequisite for achieving and maintaining peace.

Gandhian Philosophy: Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-violence and civil disobedience, this philosophy advocates for peaceful resistance as a means to challenge injustice and oppressive regimes.

Global Governance: Global governance theories explore the role of international institutions, such as the United Nations, in promoting peace and stability at the global level. They propose mechanisms for collective decision-making and conflict resolution.

Conflict Transformation: This approach views conflicts as opportunities for positive change and transformation. It seeks to address the underlying causes of conflicts and create conditions for lasting peace by changing the dynamics between parties involved.

Ethical and Religious Perspectives: Many ethical and religious traditions offer insights into the philosophy of peace. These perspectives often emphasize values such as compassion, forgiveness, and the importance of community in achieving peace.

Jürgen Habermas