We are pleased to announce the publication of an article by Professor Walner Osna in Gazette Universitaire, entitled “From the Postcolonial through Said, Spivak and Bhabha”.
In this essay, Professor Osna offers a clear and rigorous reading of postcolonial perspectives developed by Edward Said, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, and Homi K. Bhabha. He focuses in particular on the often confused or conflated distinctions between postcoloniality and decoloniality, especially in the context of contemporary so-called “anti-woke” critiques.
Why Read This Essay?
- It provides a useful conceptual distinction between postcoloniality and decoloniality, often overlooked in public debates.
- It resists simplifications and ideological attacks—especially in “anti-woke” contexts—by demonstrating the nuanced theoretical insights these thinkers provide.
- It enriches discussions across disciplines such as sociology, cultural studies, and the humanities, linking theoretical discourse to contemporary issues.
We strongly encourage you to read the essay: “From the Postcolonial through Said, Spivak and Bhabha.”
🔗 Full article: Gazette Universitaire — Du postcolonial à travers Saïd, Spivak et Bhabha (article only in French)