What is it about?
In this article I use qualitative research strategies to understand how first-time protesters in Puerto Rico experienced the 2019 protests. During the protests they developed a sense of community and the importance of non-violent action in order to voice their discontent.
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Why is it important?
This article highlights the importance of understanding how first-time protesters view their activism. I focused on what Michel Foucault called subjection to understand the ethical norms they constructed for themselves during the 2019 protests.
Perspectives
In this article I was able to further explore the narratives of first-time protesters. Understanding these experiences are essential in order to engage in meaningful dialogue about ongoing social justice efforts.
Teófilo Espada Brignoni
Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Rio Piedras
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This page is a summary of: “Dejarnos sentir”: Discourse and subjectivation in the 2019 protests in Puerto Rico., Journal of Latinx Psychology, March 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/lat0000290.
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