Kathryn Mathers
Author of 'White Saviorism and Popular Culture: Imagined Africa as a Space for American Salvation'
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Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
Kathryn Mathers, "White Saviorism and Popular Culture: Imagined Africa as a Space for American Salvation" (Routledge, 2022)
Kathryn Mathers, author of 'White Saviorism and Popular Culture: Imagined Africa as a Space for American Salvation', discusses the white savior industrial complex and how America presents Africa as a space for its salvation. The podcast explores the influence of media technologies on encounters between Africans and Americans, as well as the ways in which Africa is asked to fulfill American needs. Mathers analyzes case studies like Savior Barbie, Black Panther, and Black is King to reveal how global imperialism disguises white supremacy.
Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
Kathryn Mathers, "White Saviorism and Popular Culture: Imagined Africa as a Space for American Salvation" (Routledge, 2022)
Author Kathryn Mathers discusses white saviorism in popular culture, exploring how America imagines Africa as a space for its salvation. She examines the impact of popular culture portrayals, the dynamics of the aid and volunteer industry, and the need to challenge visual representations of Africa. This podcast highlights the complex relationship between America and Africa and the ongoing struggle for representation in global humanitarianism.
