Which term describes the psychological condition of the colonized who, according to Frantz Fanon, attempts to adopt the language and culture of the colonizer to overcome feelings of inferiority?
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Correct answer: Lactification
In 'Black Skin, White Masks', Fanon uses the term 'lactification' to describe the desire of the colonized to 'whiten' themselves. This process is driven by the internalization of colonial hierarchies that equate whiteness with humanity and civilization.
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