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Amit Majmudar’s Black Avatar and Other Essays (2023) examines the intersections of colonialism, colorism, and cultural identity in India. The book combines literary criticism, philosophical reflections, and autobiography to examine how aesthetic and racial patterns have been shaped historically. Maj...

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Autor principal: Sanguiné, Luciana
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Sección Etnohistoria, Instituto de Ciencias Antropológicas. FFyL, UBA 2025
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colorism
pos-colonialism
cultural identity
India
colorismo
pos-colonialismo
identidad cultural
pós-colonialismo
identidade cultural
Índia
Acceso en línea:http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/MA/article/view/16857
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Memoria Americana de Universidad de Buenos Aires
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spelling I28-R258-article-168572025-07-04T17:54:19Z Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023). Reseña sobre: Black Avatar and Other Essays, de Amit Majmudar (2023). Resenha do: Black Avatar and Other Essays, de Amit Majmudar (2023). Sanguiné, Luciana colorism pos-colonialism cultural identity India colorismo pos-colonialismo identidad cultural India colorismo pós-colonialismo identidade cultural Índia Amit Majmudar’s Black Avatar and Other Essays (2023) examines the intersections of colonialism, colorism, and cultural identity in India. The book combines literary criticism, philosophical reflections, and autobiography to examine how aesthetic and racial patterns have been shaped historically. Majmudar engages with theorists such as Fanon, Said, and Bhabha, exploring the impact of colonialism on the self-image of postcolonial peoples. While it offers a profound analysis, it could expand its connections to other colonized regions. The book’s response has generated significant debate, reflecting its relevance both to academia and to a wider audience. El libro Avatar Negro y Otros Ensayos de Amit Majmudar (2023) examina las intersecciones del colonialismo, el colorismo y la identidad cultural en la India. El libro combina crítica literaria, reflexiones filosóficas y autobiografía para examinar cómo se han moldeado históricamente los patrones estéticos y raciales. Majmudar colabora con teóricos como Fanon, Said y Bhabha, explorando el impacto del colonialismo en la autoimagen de los pueblos poscoloniales. Si bien ofrece un análisis profundo, podría extender sus conexiones a otras regiones colonizadas. La respuesta del libro ha generado un importante debate, lo que refleja su relevancia tanto para el ámbito académico como para un público más amplio. O livro Black Avatar and Other Essays, de Amit Majmudar (2023), analisa as interseções entre colonialismo, colorismo e identidade cultural na Índia. A obra combina crítica literária, reflexões filosóficas e autobiográficas para examinar como padrões estéticos e raciais foram moldados historicamente. Majmudar dialoga com teóricos como Fanon, Said e Bhabha, explorando o impacto do colonialismo na autoimagem dos povos pós-coloniais. Embora ofereça uma análise profunda, poderia ampliar suas conexões com outras regiões colonizadas. A repercussão do livro gerou debates significativos, refletindo sua relevância tanto para a academia quanto para um público mais amplo. Sección Etnohistoria, Instituto de Ciencias Antropológicas. FFyL, UBA 2025-06-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/MA/article/view/16857 10.34096/mace.v33i1.16857 Memoria Americana. Cuadernos de Etnohistoria; Vol. 33 Núm. 1 (2025); 126-127 Memoria Americana. Cuadernos de Etnohistoria; Vol 33 No 1 (2025); 126-127 1851-3751 0327-5752 spa http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/MA/article/view/16857/14819 Derechos de autor 2025 Memoria Americana. Cuadernos de Etnohistoria https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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pos-colonialism
cultural identity
India
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pos-colonialismo
identidad cultural
India
colorismo
pós-colonialismo
identidade cultural
Índia
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pos-colonialism
cultural identity
India
colorismo
pos-colonialismo
identidad cultural
India
colorismo
pós-colonialismo
identidade cultural
Índia
Sanguiné, Luciana
Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023).
topic_facet colorism
pos-colonialism
cultural identity
India
colorismo
pos-colonialismo
identidad cultural
India
colorismo
pós-colonialismo
identidade cultural
Índia
author Sanguiné, Luciana
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title Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023).
title_short Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023).
title_full Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023).
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description Amit Majmudar’s Black Avatar and Other Essays (2023) examines the intersections of colonialism, colorism, and cultural identity in India. The book combines literary criticism, philosophical reflections, and autobiography to examine how aesthetic and racial patterns have been shaped historically. Majmudar engages with theorists such as Fanon, Said, and Bhabha, exploring the impact of colonialism on the self-image of postcolonial peoples. While it offers a profound analysis, it could expand its connections to other colonized regions. The book’s response has generated significant debate, reflecting its relevance both to academia and to a wider audience.
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