Can colonialism only be overthrown with the use of violence? A short video summarizes Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth, which contends that because the act of colonialism is violent itself, the only way to change the system is through revolution.

Concepts

colonialism, violence, revolutions

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a counterargument in a lesson about famous examples of nonviolent resistance
• Have learners write an argument paper about whether they agree with Fanon's assertion or not

Classroom Considerations

• A banner appears across the video to direct viewers to the publisher's website, where they can find the full version of the analysis video
• Comment section is open to the public

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a metaphor of a house and its inhabitants — including its servants — to draw a parallel to colonialism

Cons

• None