Queer Literature from North Africa and the Maghreb: A Reading List
Theoretical and literary works that explore themes of queerness, identity, and resistance within the context of North Africa and the Maghreb.
Ousmane Sembène: Feminism in African Francophone Cinema
Known as “the grandfather of African cinema,” Sembène created powerful female characters who challenged Western notions of gender and sexuality.
The “Deviant” African Genders That Colonialism Condemned
European travellers and anthropologists found that their gendered worldview didn’t easily map onto the societies they encountered.
Why is the US Military Occupying Bases Across Africa?
The U.S. occupation of Africa has become self-justifying. The U.S. military now must stay in Africa to protect the interests of the U.S. military in Africa.
Taylor Swift’s White Colonial Romance
Taylor Swift is a member of the Lion King generation, which means that, for her, African landscapes are nothing more than a rich tapestry of flora and fauna