Theory & Philosophy

Chandra Mohanty’s ”Under Western Eyes”

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Sep 3, 2022
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Post-Colonialism?

  • Consider the meaning of "post-colonialism" and its implications.
  • If colonial effects persist, can colonization truly be over?
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Complicating Colonization's Victims

  • Mohanty's essay highlights the need to recognize the diversity within colonized groups.
  • Colonization homogenizes these groups for control, which must be challenged.
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Homogenization of Third-World Women

  • Western feminist discourse often homogenizes "third-world women."
  • Mohanty critiques this, advocating for recognizing diverse experiences.
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