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.

Concepts

racism, discrimination, prejudice, colonialism

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Additional Tags

social studies

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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

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3