{"product_id":"afropea-a-post-western-and-post-racist-utopia-9781803093420","title":"Afropea: A Post-Western and Post-Racist Utopia","description":"\u003cb\u003eChallenging conventional notions of racial and regional identity, Léonora Miano provides a fresh perspective on the complexities of self-perception.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this ground-breaking exploration, French-Cameroonian author Léonora Miano unveils a distinct sensibility shaped by her sub-Saharan African roots, setting her apart from those who identify as Afro-Europeans, or Afropeans, a group forged within the European context. Drawing on her unique perspective, Miano reveals the complexities that determine self-perception and complicate the bonds of identification and solidarity between Afro-Europeans and their sub-Saharan counterparts. Contrasting with France's approach of lumping all citizens of sub-Saharan descent together under an \"African\" label, the author questions the effectiveness of such categorization in fostering a genuine connection to one's country and assuming responsibility for its future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Despite the many challenges, Miano finds hope in the Afropean identity--those who embrace the fusion of Africa and Europe within their self-designation--believing it holds the potential to embody a transformative, fraternal, anti-imperialist, and anti-racist societal project. Yet, she acknowledges the persistent struggle for acceptance and understanding in a society grappling with identity tensions. In this powerful narrative, Miano examines the allure of rejection that exists on both sides of the divide, offering a nuanced examination of the delicate balance between cultures, identities, and the pursuit of a utopian vision. Timely and captivating, this book is essential to understanding the Afropean perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seagull Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803093420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232","brand":"L\u0026#233;onora Miano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43838698160309,"sku":"9781803093420","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_0f18f6db-f870-48dd-bed7-099cbb0cb87c.jpg?v=1712028435","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/afropea-a-post-western-and-post-racist-utopia-9781803093420","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}