Colonial Metropolis: The Urban Grounds of Anti-Imperialism and Feminism in Interwar Paris

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The narrative explores the transformative impact of World War I on colonial migrants and French women in Paris, highlighting their newfound access to jobs and social scenes. Post-war, both groups resist societal pressures to return to traditional roles, challenging the expectations placed upon them. Their struggle for recognition and agency in a changing world reflects broader themes of identity and belonging in the aftermath of conflict.