Graduation Date
Fall 2017
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Arts degree with a major in Social Science, Environment and Community
Committee Chair Name
Sarah Jaquette Ray
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Anthony Silvaggio
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Marisol Ruiz
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Environment and Community
Abstract
In a society where it seems ever more important for people to define their identity based on their personal story while seeking approval and validity, many campesin@s’[farmworkers] identities are not being treated as such. Campesin@s’ narratives and their identity are trivialized due to the environmental movement, the food movement, and society at large. Furthermore, the lack of inclusivity and representation of campesin@s continue to be reinforced in the environmental discourse. This research centers on personal narrative to understand what makes a campesin@’s identity, how personal narratives play a critical role in empowering campesin@s, and the knowledge campesin@s can contribute to the environmental discourse. This research is situated in two agricultural cities that are located in the central coast of California. The qualitative research methods utilized in this research consisted of two case studies, semi-structure interviews, and participant observation. Campesin@s lose control of identify themselves when personal narrative is not taking into consideration, inevitably allowing for the dominant narrative to fabricate them a false identity. Consequently, without proper interpretation and understanding of who campesin@s are they will continue to be write them off from our society and as a human beings. Campesin@s’ narratives must be included in the environmental discourse as they are researchers and scientists of their fields. By providing allocated spaces for campesin@s to share their narratives and experiences there will be a more inclusive, holistic exchange of knowledge within the environmental discourse.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Cardoso, Natalie M., "Voices erased from the environmental discourse: understanding campesin@s realities and identities through narratives and forms of resistances" (2017). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 113.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/113