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Film and Literature by North African Women: Looking at Postcolonialism, Gender, and Religion

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Center for African Studies
Location
Room 101, International Studies Building, 910 S. Fifth St., C.
Date
Nov 6, 2019   12:00 pm  
Contact
Terri Gitler
E-Mail
tgitler@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

Amber Scarborough (African Studies, UIUC) will discuss "Film and Literature by North African Women: Looking at Postcolonialism, Gender, and Religion." She will explore how African Muslim women, as portrayed in films and fiction, maneuver through skewed Western perceptions. After the discussion, the speaker will hear comments and answer questions. All are welcome!

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