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The book critiques trauma theory's Eurocentric bias, arguing that it often overlooks the traumatic experiences of non-Western and minority groups. It challenges the assumption that Western definitions of trauma and recovery are universally applicable, advocating for a more inclusive understanding that recognizes colonial suffering on its own terms. By blending theoretical analysis with literary case studies, it calls for a deeper acknowledgment of the connections between metropolitan and non-Western traumas to fulfill the promise of cross-cultural ethical engagement.
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Postcolonial Witnessing, Stef Craps
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Postcolonial Witnessing
- Subtitle
- Trauma Out of Bounds
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stef Craps
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 181
- ISBN13
- 9780230230071
- Category
- About Literature, Social sciences, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The book critiques trauma theory's Eurocentric bias, arguing that it often overlooks the traumatic experiences of non-Western and minority groups. It challenges the assumption that Western definitions of trauma and recovery are universally applicable, advocating for a more inclusive understanding that recognizes colonial suffering on its own terms. By blending theoretical analysis with literary case studies, it calls for a deeper acknowledgment of the connections between metropolitan and non-Western traumas to fulfill the promise of cross-cultural ethical engagement.