Black Skin, White Masks (Frantz Fanon)

"Black Skin, White Masks" is a seminal work by Frantz Fanon that explores the psychological effects of colonialism on identity and race. Written in 1952, Fanon, a Martinique-born psychiatrist, examines how colonialism dehumanizes Black individuals, creating a desire to adopt white cultural norms and values. He discusses issues like inferiority complexes, language, and the struggle for self-identity. Fanon argues that true liberation involves rejecting imposed identities and embracing one's own culture. His insights are pivotal in understanding systemic racism, post-colonial identity, and the complexities of racialized experiences in a world dominated by colonial powers.