Instructional Video

An Introduction to Frantz Fanon's Black Skin White Masks

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Imagine being forced to assimilate: giving up your language and culture, adopting the traditions of your oppressors. Frantz Fanon's study of colonial domination is the focus of a short video that introduces viewers to the key ideas in Fanon's book, Black Skin, White Masks.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research specific examples of colonial domination in such places as Scotland, Ireland, Hawaii, the United States, Africa, the Middle East
Classroom Considerations
  • Establish a protocol for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues
  • The full text of the analysis is available on the publisher's website, and membership is required to access materials
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video uses an animated story to mark the distinction between choosing to adopt assimilation techniques and being forced to do so
Cons
  • None
Common Core