Fascist Hybridities

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The exploration of novels and films during Italian Fascism reveals how the portrayal of African-Italian mulattoes and white Italians in Egypt challenged the regime's quest for a homogenous national identity. By analyzing these cultural artifacts, the book highlights the contradictory nature of stigmatization efforts, which ultimately led audiences to reevaluate their understanding of collective identity. Through this lens, it uncovers the complexities of race and identity within the context of Italian nationalism.