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Can you ever understand someone's experience without having lived it yourself? Gayatri Spivak's Can the Subaltern Speak? explores the dilemma of simplifying the experiences of those in oppressed or victimized situations by speaking for them, and making the situation more about the speakers than the oppressed.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners read the full text for extra credit or an activity extension
- Encourage class members to reflect on their place in Spivak's description
Classroom Considerations
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Pros
- Connects the main idea of the video to a relatable situation
- Older learners may find the concept from Spivak's writing fascinating, and want to read more
Cons
- None