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“We all seem to know the dilemma of speaking within authorized boundaries, and yet the urge to orientalize the Oriental and to africanize the African continues to lurk behind many Westerners' wellintended attempts to promote better understanding of cultural difference.”

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Book:Elsewhere, Within Here
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Elsewhere, Within Here

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Trinh T. Minh-ha
Trinh T. Minh-ha

Trinh T. Minh-ha is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker and scholar, renowned for her contributions to the documentary genre. Her works often focus on themes such as women, colonialism, and globalization, and are praised for their unique narrative style and critical perspective. more

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