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Postcolonial Theory

A critical framework that examines the cultural, intellectual, and historical effects of colonialism on colonized societies.

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Edward Said

A Palestinian-American academic and literary critic, known for his work 'Orientalism' which critiques Western depictions of Eastern cultures.

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The Exotic Other

A concept representing individuals perceived as distant, romanticized, and alien in a cultural context, often used to reinforce Eurocentric views.

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Orientalism

A major work by Edward Said that critiques false cultural representations in Western-Eastern relations.

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Tayeb Salih

A notable Arab novelist known for 'Season of Migration to the North', regarded as essential in 20th-century Arabic literature.

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Frantz Fanon

A Martinican philosopher recognized for his anticolonial views and influential works on colonial violence and identity.

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Subaltern

Colonial subjects who are socially, politically, and geographically excluded from power hierarchies.

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Hybridity

A concept by Homi Bhabha referring to the cultural mixing that creates new identities, challenging the stability of cultures.

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Mimicry

The imitation of colonizers by the colonized that critiques power dynamics and showcases cultural exchanges.

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The imperial gaze

A concept introduced by E. Ann Kaplan, referring to how groups observe and categorize others, often reinforcing power dynamics.

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Colonization

The process of establishing a colony in a place, typically by a foreign power, leading to cultural exchange and conflict.

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Decolonization

The period during which African nations gained independence from colonial rule, marking a significant shift in cultural and political landscapes.

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Things Fall Apart

A novel by Chinua Achebe that explores the effects of colonialism on Igbo society, set in the late 19th century.

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Autoethnography

A method blending personal experience with historical critique to explore the impact of colonialism on identity.

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Gender and Representation

A concept from Gayatri Spivak that focuses on the representation of women, particularly marginalized groups, in colonial contexts.

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Inter-colonial divisions

Internal divisions within colonized societies resulting from imposed images and stereotypes by colonial powers.

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Tutsi and Hutu

Ethnic groups in Rwanda, historically divided and impacted by colonial policies that enforced social and political hierarchies.

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Cultural Imperialism

The practice of promoting and imposing a culture, often by a dominant power, over another culture.

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Homi Bhabha

A prominent postcolonial theorist known for concepts like hybridity and mimicry.

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Postcolonial Feminism

An approach that examines the intersection of gender and colonialism, focusing on women's experiences in colonized societies.

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Double Consciousness

A concept by W.E.B. Du Bois referring to the internal conflict experienced by subordinated groups in an oppressive society.

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Diaspora

The dispersal of people from their homeland, often leading to the formation of new cultural identities.

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Cultural Hybridity

The mixing and merging of cultures due to globalization and migration, leading to new cultural forms.

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Identity Politics

Political positions and movements based on the interests and perspectives of particular social groups.

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Decoloniality

The process of deconstructing colonial ideologies and structures of power, promoting indigenous knowledge and practices.

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Postcolonial Literature

Literature that responds to the cultural legacy of colonialism, often exploring themes of identity, racism, and power.

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Cultural Colonization

The imposition of a dominant culture over a subordinate one, often leading to the erasure of indigenous cultures.

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Transnationalism

The process of transcending national boundaries, leading to cultural exchange and the creation of multicultural identities.

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Neocolonialism

The practice of using capitalism, globalization, and cultural imperialism to influence a country or region, rather than direct military control.

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Postcolonial Critique

An analytical approach that examines how literature and culture reflect and resist colonial legacies.