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

[@marckrovetz9578]

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

[@masoodraja]

Thank you and welcome!!

[@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.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, I agree. We should be open to a critical engagement with art and literature wherever they come from.

[@lakshmangunasekara9401]

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.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you!

[@ayeshabarque8521]

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.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much.

[@natashaguarda9320]

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

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much.

[@shabirmagami146]

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

[@masoodraja]

You are so welcome

[@ivtch51]

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led in some cultures to the destruction of Queer subcultures where indifference, acceptance or muted disapproval have been replaced by downright colonial, religious hostility.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.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much for your thoughts.

[@rachayitabhattacharyya8269]

Greetings Prof. Raja. I came across your channel rather recently and your insights have greatly helped me in my academic engagements. Now, I would like to request you to kindly comment on the concepts of decolonization and decoloniality in detail, if possible. I am yet to watch all the lectures so I am not sure if it has already been covered. Thanks a lot for your lectures.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you and welcome. Please explore the channel. I have covered it in a stand alone video and also in my Fanon videos.

[@rachayitabhattacharyya8269]

@@masoodraja Thank you for your response. I will go through it and get back to you if I have further questions.

[@masoodraja]

@ You are welcome.

[@ghulamrabani1596]

Dear Professor, Thank you for providing an excellent lecture and a deep understanding of Postcolonial Studies. Would it be possible for you to make a video on postcolonial ecocriticism?

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I will try some day but it would require a lot of reading for me to come up with a useable video.

[@ismailcassimjee8031]

Excellant presentation. Following your works from South Africa

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much and welcome!!

[@Sunshine4ourtime]

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

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much.

[@antoniofadda3079]

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

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome. Decolonization is part of postcolonial studies and if you watch my videos on Fanon, it becomes clear.

[@larryparis925]

An excellent lecture. Thank you.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you!!

[@Secular1000]

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

[@masoodraja]

You are most welcome

[@JunaidKhan-if2fc]

Sir, ur guidance is so helpful.😊😊

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@sapatsindhurepublic4619]

Thanks sir to increase my understanding in post colonialism.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@ghanghroasghar1026]

Love you dear sir to enlighten us with greats insights

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@AstrophilandStella-e2o]

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

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. To be honest I have no idea.

[@AstrophilandStella-e2o]

Okay sir. Thank you ! 🌸

[@nawazaliastore1483]

Wonderful effort sir g..

[@masoodraja]

Thanks.

[@lostdreamer2925]

thank you sir, happy new year and stay safe

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much. Happy new year to you as well.

[@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,

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. It is Asif Dirlik, Ella Shohat, and Anne McClinktok. I have lectures on them in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLW4ijepGeAnb60jNHo7jxcdBUwSocZUHO

[@flopondia]

Thank you again for your amazing explanations and examples. You make it very easy to understand, and that's wonderful. I was wondering, do you think one could frame or discuss the situation of the Romani people in Spain within post colonialism, in spite of the fact that they were not colonized, in the strict sense of the word? If so, how? Someone from Spain was arguing you can't, because of the very fact that they were not colonized by Spain.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I think they could be read as a people who are often marginalized and are treated as the other and as a threat.

[@flopondia]

Thank you for your reply. The way I saw it is that their socioeconomical status in Spain is reminiscent of colonial power structures, that's why I asked. But then I understand from your answer that it wouldn't apply to their case, right?

[@masoodraja]

Of course it would apply. What you can work with is how they are marginalized and ostracized by various nation states and cultures. So, they may not be colonized but the way they are treated and viewed falls into the kind of colonial way of thinking about a people.

[@flopondia]

@@masoodraja Ah, Ok! I had misunderstood your answer... That's what I thought, thank you for clarifying that!

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@eliteenglishlearningcenter3101]

Sir, I have a question. Throughout the history of English literature, we have seen one nation or tribe invading others usurping and replacing their culture with its own. It had been continuing within them since its inception till East India sailed towards India. So, can we say with a claim that colonization was in native's blood that forced them to colonize the weaker one. Recently, we've witnessed America spending millions of dollars to establish their dominance; and they're again penetrating into the soil of Pakistan with the assistance of support from inside.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. That would essentialize colonial acts. I do not believe in any kind of essential cultural or political traits.

[@conjugatemethod]

That was very informative - thank you very much!

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@8060035]

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.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I guess that would be quite an undertaking:) As there are thousands of them. I suggest reading this list for a partial experience: postcolonial.net/postcolonial-resources/phd-reading-list/

[@mdintekhabhossain8448]

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

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I have not published on this in a journal but my website does have my article on it: postcolonial.net/2019/04/what-is-postcolonial-studies/

[@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.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. People have worked on the term and its ramifications. You can start with Said’s Covering Islam. But you may also want to take a look at the intolerant strains within Islamic practice as well.

[@Abdul-Baseer]

@@masoodrajaloads of thanks Sir. I'll look it up..

[@youskatia2981]

thank you for this worthwhile video....i'll be doing a thesis on post-colonialism in african literature.... are there any prominent sources to help with?

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Please do your specific research but here is a general list that all my doctoral students read for their comprehensive exams: postcolonial.net/postcolonial-resources/phd-reading-list/

[@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?

[@masoodraja]

Sorry. Please watch the video again. I explain this clearly.

[@saraackbas32]

Because it is ''seemingly'' ended but the power of colonialism was there for hundred years. It is not that easy to abolish its (colonialism) impacts because it was everywhere. In education, politics, social etc. Colonialist did withdraw from mentioned native nations, they (third world countries) become independent but who can say it really ended? i mean we cannot know inside and its effects are still there. That's why the word 'post' is not efficient word. It is clear. i hope i could explain clearly.

[@masoodraja]

@@saraackbas32 Yes, and that is why I explained in the video that the post never means that the impact of colonialism and its current forms have ended.

[@lawstudent4184]

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

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I am not sure of any particular articles but Journal of Settler Colonialism should have some good articles about Australia www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=editorialBoard&journalCode=rset20

[@shahlaliaquat3194]

Thank you very much sir.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@asmaqayum7835]

Shukria sir!

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@noumansaeed1284]

Please sir share the links to lectures on those essays

[@masoodraja]

Please see my comment below. If you give me the time stamp of where I mention the articles it is easier for me to trace what said, as I have over 580 videos and do not always remember what I mentioned in a given video.

[@thelasttraveller1548]

Can you explain post colonialism in IR?

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I guess you can read further and then decide how it applies there: a lot works from people like Partha Chatterjee, Dipesh Chakraborty and others already delve into IR.

[@Khan-uq1vf]

Sir, kindly suggest any contemporary English novels containing the concept of Orientalism?

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Please check your other comment where I responded to your question.

[@mdimranq]

Sir there are many religious sermons like many religious scholars who addressed the postcolonial issues of Muslim World and tried to decolonize the Muslim intellectuality and consciousness. We can also include the religious texts or Jumah prayers sermons in postcolonial discourse.

[@masoodraja]

Yes, of course if they offer resistance or critique of colonialism.

[@mdimranq]

@@masoodraja yeas. I can mention some frontline names here. Shaikh Abdul Hakeem, Shaikh Jad al Jad Al haq, Shaikh badiuzzam noorsi, from Egypt and turkey, and Allama Abdusttar Khan Niiyazi, Allama Ahmad Shah Noorani, and Allama Khadim Hussain Rizwi from Pakistan, like wise, Allama Fazle Haq khairabadi, Allama Abdul kafi Muradabadi, Alahzrat Ahmad Raza, From India, Sheikh Umar Mukhtar from Libya.

[@masoodraja]

Yes, and don’t forget the works of the founders of Deoband, and of course Mawdudi’s work. All of this has been recorded in several works by scholars such as Dr. Fazl ur Rehman, Barbara Metcalf and others.

[@noumansaeed1284]

Please sir give us the names of essays that you talked about

[@masoodraja]

Thanks. Could you please provide the time (at x minutes) in the video where I refer to the essays;

[@noumansaeed1284]

10:12

[@masoodraja]

Please check this playlist. Each essay has a webinar on it: kzbin.info/aero/PLW4ijepGeAnb60jNHo7jxcdBUwSocZUHO

[@ninatomas]

Thank you1

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@wagnernilson9104]

From Iraq Thank you very much

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@thelogostheliterature4565]

An informative video

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@neelabh1745]

How has this never been recommended to me?

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I have no idea. I guess KZbin has its own favorite’s lol

[@christinegillies4286]

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