RACE AND CLASS AS INFIRMITY IN BETHANY C. MORROW’S CHERISH FARRAH

Abstract

This article examines Race and Class as Infirmity in Bethany C. Morrow’s Cherish Farrah. Through a qualitative content analysis, the study explores the experiences of protagonist Farrah Turner as she confronts class and racial discrimination. By applying Alfred Adler’s Individual Psychology theoretical framework, the article analyses the representations of systemic racism, within the text. The article highlights how Black identity is criminalized and devalued and how contemporary African American literature serves as tool for resistance, amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for radical change. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions and racial injustice and the African American experience, underscoring the urgent need for policy changes and social reforms to protect Black lives.