Miano Leonora - Afropea A Post - Western And Post - Racist Utopia - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Challenging conventional notions of racial and regional identity L onora Miano provides a fresh perspective on the complexities of self - perception. In this ground - breaking exploration French - Cameroonian author L onora Miano unveils a distinct sensibility shaped by her sub - Saharan African roots setting her apart from those who identify as Afro - Europeans or Afropeans a group forged within the European context. Drawing on her unique perspective Miano reveals the complexities that determine self - perception and complicate the bonds of identification and solidarity between Afro - Europeans and their sub - Saharan counterparts. Contrasting with France's approach of lumping all citizens of sub - Saharan descent together under an African label the author questions the effectiveness of such categorization in fostering a genuine connection to one's country and assuming responsibility for its future. Despite the many challenges Miano finds hope in the Afropean identity those who embrace the fusion of Africa and Europe within their self - designation believing it holds the potential to embody a transformative fraternal anti - imperialist and anti - racist societal project. Yet she acknowledges the persistent struggle for acceptance and understanding in a society grappling with identity tensions. In this powerful narrative Miano examines the allure of rejection that exists on both sides of the divide offering a nuanced examination of the delicate balance between cultures identities and the pursuit of a utopian vision. Timely and captivating this book is essential to understanding the Afropean perspective.
Title: Afropea A Post - Western And Post - Racist Utopia
Author(s): Miano Leonora
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd
Barcode: 9781803093420
Pages: 232 Pages
Publication Date: 12/23/2024
Series: Quilombola
Category: Sociology & Anthropology