Red Menace The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: On National Consciousness and National Culture
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Nov 23, 2019 AI Snips
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National Consciousness Limits
- Fanon critiques nationalism, noting its potential for regressive outcomes like empty national consciousness.
- He emphasizes the limitations imposed by colonialism and the failures of the national bourgeoisie.
Colonialism's Impact
- Colonialism's dehumanization hinders the development of a humanist national consciousness.
- The national bourgeoisie, weakened by colonial rule, struggles to lead the new nation's economy.
Post-Independence Divisions
- Despite aspirations for unity, post-independence often sees regional competition and bigotry.
- Colonial powers exploit these divisions to weaken newly independent nations.