Gayatri Spivak's "Can the Subaltern Speak"
Theory & Philosophy
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Analyzing the Meaning of Subaltern and its Implications for Colonized People
This chapter explores the meaning of the term 'subaltern' and its implications for colonized people, particularly women. It delves into Gayatri Spivak's critique of post-structuralism and her association with Jacques Derrida's work, while also discussing the concept of the Western subject and its role in justifying colonialism and imperialism.
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