Black Skin, White Masks by Frantz Fanon
The book explores the complex effects of colonialism on the identities and psyches of black people. It delves into the psychological and social impacts of racism, analyzing how the internalization of colonial stereotypes leads to a fractured sense of self among the colonized. The author argues that black people are forced to wear "white masks" to navigate a world dominated by white values and expectations, leading to significant psychological distress and identity conflicts. The work is a critical examination of race, identity, and the lingering effects of colonial oppression.
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- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - Zwarte Huid, Witte Maskers
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