What is Postcolonialism? Expanded Version| Postcolonial Theory| Post Colonial Studies

What is Postcolonialism? Expanded Version| Postcolonial Theory| Post Colonial Studies
This is a slightly expanded version of my earlier video on postcolonialism.

Please also consider reading the following books on the subject:

Some important theorists: Frantz Fanon; Edward Said; Gayatri Spivak; Homi Bhabha

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What is Postcolonialism:
Since I claim to be a postcolonialism scholar, I think it is apt to include a brief description of my field of study. In my view, Postcolonialism ( also written as Post Colonialism or Post-Colonialism) is a dynamic field of literary study that focuses on the history of colonialism and native responses to the colonial policies and life after colonialism formally ends. The field of postcolonialism also offers insights into the literature and culture of the the former European colonies and their struggles after the end of colonialism.
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[marckrovetz]

Thanks for your panoramic perspective, reading suggestions and most of all your inviting manner to think about this subject

[ishtank]

Excellent points about nativistm. I'm from Uganda but went to school for a few years in both Delhi and Bangalore. I read Tagore for the first time while in India, and what that did was help me to appreciate why Bollywood movies are the way they are. Which then led me to believe that in order appreciate Western civilization's approach to drama and cinema, one needs to read Shakespeare. Just sharing to say that cultural artefacts like movies and books are how I understand the world around me, and limiting that access can't be a good idea for anyone, scholar or not.

[ivtch]

Thx for this brief intro, Masood. It reminds me of 2 things of interest at the moment.
On social platforms, there is a strong, pro-scientific-rational voice I have encountered that is anti-religious. I have pointed out that this perspective is the domain of the particularly wealthy and educated part of the world while the majority of humanity is still religious.
I am presently doing Queer (LGBT+) Theology studies and it has been mentioned that Western missionary activities have acted as an arm of colonial expansion and acquiescence. This has led in some cultures to the destruction of Queer subcultures where indifference, acceptance or muted disapproval have been replaced by downright colonial, religious hostility. Uganda with it's death penalty is a case in point. In India only now are the British-mandated statutes being begrudgingly dismantled.

[shabirmagami]

lucid and succint ...thank you for the wonderful reading list 💌

[ayeshabarque]

Thank you for addressing SouthAsian students in particular and many thanks for the reading lists. I am indebted to you for explaining concepts simply without taking away the nuances from them.

[lakshmangunasekara]

Excellent defence of post-colonial theory. And coming from a consciously Third World/South/Post-colonial politico-philosophical grounding. I congratulate the speaker for his humility and sophistication.

[natashaguarda]

It was a pleasure listening to u, Sir. Love from India

[antoniofadda]

Thanks so much for this amazing channel. If I can make a suggestion, I would like to see a video that clarifies the distinction between Decolonization and Post-Colonialism. Thanks

[Sunshineourtime]

✌ and so much 💘 Wonderfully said! Loving your humidity and much wisdom in ever way.

[ismailcassimjee]

Excellant presentation. Following your works from South Africa

[ghanghroasghar]

Love you dear sir to enlighten us with greats insights

[Secular]

Thanks a lot Prof. Raja, you're great!

[AstrophilandStella-eo]

Sir, how can we consider "Tonight I can Write the Saddest Lines" by Pablo Neruda as a post colonial literature?

Sir with due respect it will be a great favour to all colonized students if you make a Vlog on all writers who encountered the monster of colonialism.

[ZacharyLam]

Hi Dr. Raja, thank you for this lecture. Could you please list the three authors (the critics of post-colonialism) you mentioned at the 10min mark? I could not quite hear them. Thanks,

[Abdul-Baseer]

Sir, after watching a couple of your videos. I've realized that you're true gem of a teacher.
I have but one question. I am captivated by the idea of post colonialism, but can we take Islamophobia under the umbrella of Post colonial studies.. Or is it something entirely different ?


Edit: I am an English literature and linguistics graduate, and I believe that post colonialism is one of the very intricate fields in English studies which can actually help English study scholars from non english speaking countries to understand the genuine colonizer mind and it can potentially help counter the colonizer mindset that is still prevalent.
Being an English teacher, I always try to generate awareness in my pupils regarding the role of colonizers and our resultant ways of life.

[sapatsindhurepublic]

Thanks sir to increase my understanding in post colonialism.

[mdintekhabhossain]

Sir, is there any article of yours in Google Scholar regarding this ...I want cite it for my research proposal...

[mdimranq]

Sir pls can u explain more?

Sir, if the word "post" doesn't stand for that the colonialism is ended, and postcolonial means the literature produced after the Colonial period is over, tell me pls, why the word 'post' used than? Why don't we say colonialism or colonial studies or colonial literature rather than postcolonial studies/literature/theory?
I mean
What does the word 'post' stands for?

[lawstudent]

Thanks for informative video, highly appreciate your easy to understand approach. Would you recommend some journal /article relevant to Australia.