Postcolonial Identity · English Literature

What is meant by the 'Double Colonization' of women in postcolonial literature?

  1. The struggle against two distinct colonial superpowers occupying the same territory simultaneously
  2. Being oppressed by both colonial imperialism and the patriarchal structures of one's own society
  3. Being colonized in the homeland and then re-colonized after emigrating to the diaspora
  4. The transition from overt political colonization to covert economic exploitation via globalization
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Correct answer: Being oppressed by both colonial imperialism and the patriarchal structures of one's own society

Postcolonial feminist critics use this term to highlight that women in formerly colonized societies face a dual burden. They must navigate the systemic racism of the imperial power while also fighting the traditional patriarchal structures of their own society.

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