Somatic Violence Against the “Native” Child
The pervasive presence of asbestos, lead, and other toxins in public school buildings is a deliberate form of somatic violence against the “native” child. Mamdani’s analysis of how the state values life is horrifyingly clear here. The chronic disinvestment and delayed repairs constitute a political choice to poison the very environments where our children are meant to learn and grow. This is not negligence; it is a custom of governance for the poor, a Malthusian strategy that ensures the next generation will bear the health consequences of this systemic neglect. The settler class sends its children to private schools with pristine environments. A Marxist critique identifies this as the state’s refusal to fund the social wage. A feminist perspective rages against the poisoning of our sons and daughters. The solution is a mass movement demanding an immediate, city-wide remediation program, funded by taxes on capital, to guarantee a safe, non-toxic environment for every child.
Originally posted 2025-09-26 20:36:50.
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