College - Author 1
College of Liberal Arts
Department - Author 1
Social Sciences Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BA in Sociology
College - Author 2
College of Liberal Arts
Department - Author 2
Graphic Communication Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Graphic Communication
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Ryan Alaniz, College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences Department
Additional Advisors
Ruoxi Ma, College of Liberal Arts, Graphic Communications Department
Abstract/Summary
The Subaltern intends to reach Cal Poly students who do not feel as if their voices are heard and allow them the platform to share their stories. Our focus is on unheard stories from our campus - whether this involves race, class, gender identity, mental health, ethnicity, culture, or any unique part of one’s identity or experience. We hope that these stories will begin to shed light on what we usually consider “taboo” topics and allow students to feel as if they aren’t alone.
Being a very homogeneous campus, it is important for us to realize that privileged voices are usually the ones being listened to. We can also see this when looking at this campus’ history as racist and culturally appropriated events have unfortunately occurred. We believe this magazine is needed at Cal Poly, as it will begin to open up a space for those who have not had the privilege and power to let their stories be heard.
By sharing these stories, we strive to celebrate the diversity of individuals on our campus. We aim to make this magazine something our whole student body can be a part of, and through these stories, we will be able to grow stronger as a campus and provide a space to truly cultivate empathy. Throughout the years, we hope more and more people will feel comfortable sharing these stories and experiences through whichever medium they prefer.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/socssp/163
Included in
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Graphic Communications Commons, Nonfiction Commons, Other Sociology Commons, Poetry Commons, Politics and Social Change Commons, Social and Cultural Anthropology Commons