Promoting African knowledge in communication studies: African feminisms as critical decolonial praxis

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چکیده

In this essay, I advocate for the (re)centering of African epistemologies in research conducted on/about Africa communication studies, particularly feminist scholarship. argue that feminisms can serve as a critical decolonial tool providing valuable insights decenter whiteness and challenge dominance U.S.-centered frameworks Africa. develop my discussion agenda five themes: (a) decolonizing imperialistic portrayal woman, (b) sexuality, (c) process, (d) homogenization Blackness, (e) ways knowing. so doing, invite scholars to reflect on how why they engage, make use of, or conduct order reach an emancipatory goal discipline.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: The review of communication

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['1535-8593']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15358593.2021.2001843