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Important wordsSubaltern Persons socially, politically and geographically outside the hegemonic power structureHegemony The political, economic, ideological or cultural power exerted by a dominant group over other groups

What is post colonialism?An exploration of the effects of colonizing on the colonized peoples culture and lifestyle

Why does it matter?Understanding the effects of colonizing on a peoples culture can help us understand the development, or evolution, of that culture.

But, nobody colonizes anymoreWhile true, it is important to explore the problems created by colonization. They are long lasting and deal with universal issues like racism.Goal of PostcolonialismThe ultimate goal of post-colonialism is combating the residual effects of colonialism on culturesIt is not merely concerned with salvaging the past, but learning how the world can move beyond this period together, towards a place of mutual respect

Goals (contd.)Exposing and deconstructing racist and imperialist logic of colonialism will remove their power of persuasion and coercion.More Important InformationThe critical nature of post-colonial theory entails destabilizing Western ways of thinking, therefore creating space for subaltern, or marginalized groups, to speak and produce alternatives to dominant discourseIt is important to accept the plural nature of the word post colonialism, as it does not simply refer to the period after the colonial era

Post colonialism as a literary theory deals with literature produced in countries that were once colonies of other countriesImportant Information (contd.)Still more Important InfoOften, previously colonized places are lumped together in Western discourse under an umbrella label such as the Third WorldPost colonialism demonstrates the heterogeneity of colonized places

SummaryPost colonialism:Exposes racist/imperialist thoughts and deconstructs themCreates room for subaltern groups to speakAs a literary theory, deals with literature produced in countries that were once colonizedDemonstrates heterogeneity of colonized placesQuiz Time!Last chance for you to review before the mandatory quiz. You wont be able to go back once you start the quiz

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Question 1Who noticed the Eastern/Western binary in writing? (Also known as the Orient/Occident binary)Edward SaidFrantz FanonGayatri SpivakBin Abd al-AliQuestion 2Persons socially, politically and geographically outside the hegemonic power structure

HipstersMinoritiesSubalternsRadicalsQuestion 3The political, economic, ideological or cultural power exerted by a dominant group over other groups

MonopolyHegemonyAlimonyHarmonyQuestion 4Post colonialism as a literary theory deals with literature from countries

That were once colonizedThat have little cultureThat are far awayThat dont matterQuestion 5 (aka Final Question)Previously colonized countries are often lumped under the umbrella label of..

Third World countriesPost colonized countriesHeterogeneic countriesHegemonic countries

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