Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks

Frantz Fanon's "Black Skin, White Masks" explores the psychological and cultural impacts of colonialism on Black identity. It examines how colonial powers impose a sense of inferiority on Black people, leading to internalized racism and a struggle for identity. Fanon argues that the search for acceptance often forces Black individuals to mimic White standards and behaviors, which can cause alienation from their own culture. He emphasizes the need for self-acceptance and the reclamation of Black identity, advocating for a new consciousness that resists colonial perceptions and promotes authentic self-representation.