Postcolonialism - WTF? An Intro to Postcolonial Theory

Tom introduces postcolonialism in his series What The Theory?, discussing its cultural legacy. He references Edward Said's Orientalism and Gayatri Spivak's work, highlighting the West's dominance in defining global culture. The video explores postcolonial analysis characteristics, using Black Panther as a case study to illustrate these ideas. Tom invites viewers to engage in discussions and suggests future topics.

Discuss the significance of Wakanda's portrayal as a technologically advanced nation.

What does the character Killmonger represent in terms of Pan-African identity?

What role does cultural collaboration play in the production of 'Black Panther'?

How can postcolonial theory be applied to analyze contemporary cultural texts?