Abstract
In this chapter, the author introduces the concept of a Joteria-Muxerista epistemology and expand on what that looks like pedagogically. They offer lessons from queer Brown feminist activists, more specifically, Joteria-Muxerista theorists, pedagogues, and practitioners in conversation with the scholarship of black feminists, in order to expand our vision and knowledge of social justice in schools. Connecting with students is absolutely necessary and lifesaving. Without the intervention of Joteria-Muxerista pedagogies in the classroom, the ideology of compulsory heterosexuality permeates the classroom, mandating, forcing, and coercing our student into a heterosexual identity. Practicing Jotería-Muxerista pedagogies comes about in many forms. However, understanding the power and privilege in our own positionality is a critical component of Joteria. Joteria pedagogy challenges us to be critical of all social constructs and to question all alleged truths. Furthermore, it provokes us to interrogate the traditional ideals of a teacher/student relationship and norms within the classroom.