“Neither black/red/yellow nor woman but poet or writer. For many of us, the question of priorities remains a crucial issue. Being merely "a writer" without a doubt ensures one a status of far greater weight than being "a woman of color who writes" ever does. Imputing race or sex to the creative act has long been a means by which the literary establishment cheapens and discredits the achievements of non-mainstream women writers. She who "happens to be" a (non-white) Third World member, a woman, and a writer is bound to go through the ordeal of exposing her work to the abuse and praises and criticisms that either ignore, dispense with, or overemphasize her racial and sexual attributes. Yet the time has passed when she can confidently identify herself with a profession or artistic vocation without questioning and relating it to her color-woman condition.”
Quote by Trinh T. Minh-ha
Work
In 'Woman, Native, Other: Writing Postcoloniality and Feminism,' the author examines how the experiences of women are shaped by both postcolonial and feminist discourses. The book investigates the ways in which these discourses intersect and influence the construction of identity, particularly for women from colonized nations. It includes critical analyses of literature, cultural practices, and political movements, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for women in a globalized world. more
Author
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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