Ama Ata Aidoo’s Our Sister Killjoy:Reflections from a Black- Eyed Squint (1977) in The Light of Chela Sandoval’s The Psychology of The Oppressed
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2022
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Mouloud Mammeri University
Abstract
This dissertation critically examines Ama Ata Aidoo's novel Our Sister Killjoy (1977) through
the lens of Chela Sandoval’s Methodology of the Oppressed. The focus is on understanding how
the protagonist, Sissie, navigates and resists various oppressive structures. By closely reading
Our Sister Killjoy (1977), the thesis explores Sandoval’s methodology, including oppositional
consciousness, forms of resistance (Equal-rights and Revolutionary), and differential
consciousness as tools for personal and societal transformation. The analysis delves into the
intersectionality of gender, race, and colonialism within Sandoval’s framework, impacting
Sissie’s experiences. This study contributes to understanding the interplay of postcolonial theory,
emphasizing the relevance of Sandoval’s Methodology of the Oppressed. The thesis provides
insights into transformative change and emancipation through strategic resistance within
oppressed communities.
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57p. ; 30cm(+CD-Rom)
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Methodology of the Oppressed, gender, race, colonialism, resistance strategies, marginalized, oppression, agency, emancipation
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Littérature et Civilization