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Tricia Hersey

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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Content Warning: This section of the guide contains references to racism, white supremacy, labor exploitation, health disparities, and racial violence.

How does Tricia Hersey link the concept of rest with resistance against capitalism and white supremacy, and what historical contexts does she provide to support this linkage? To what extent do you agree with this analogy?

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In what ways does Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto challenge the conventional understanding of productivity and work ethic in modern society? Present your critical analysis on this idea while referring to the instances and examples mentioned in the book.

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How does Hersey integrate spirituality into her discourse on rest, and what significance does she attribute to spiritual practices in resisting systemic oppressions?