In "Reversed Gaze: An African Ethnography of American Anthropology," Mwenda Ntarangwi explores the dynamics of anthropology through an African lens, challenging traditional Western perspectives and methodologies in the discipline. The book emphasizes the necessity of decolonization in anthropology, which Wepenear and Nell (2021) further argue is critical for dismantling the legacies of colonialism that persist in academic settings. They contend that true decolonization involves not just a critique of Western paradigms, but also an active engagement with Indigenous knowledge systems and epistemologies, promoting diverse voices and experiences. This process requires a reevaluation of power structures within academia, ensuring that scholars from marginalized backgrounds have agency over their narratives and representations. By embracing a reversed gaze, Ntarangwi highlights the potential for a more equitable and just anthropological practice that honors the complexity and richness of African experiences, while Wepenear and Nell urge for a broader commitment to decolonization across disciplines, advocating for transformative change in how knowledge is produced, validated, and disseminated.
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American Anthropology by Mwenda Ntarangwi (2010)
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