Frantz Fanon
Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) was a Martinican psychiatrist, philosopher, and revolutionary, known for his influential works on decolonization and the psychological effects of colonialism, particularly his seminal texts 'Black Skin, White Masks' and 'The Wretched of the Earth'. He served as the head of the psychiatry department at the Blida-Joinville Hospital in Algeria during the 1950s, where he developed innovative approaches to mental health care that challenged colonial and racist ideologies.
Born on Jul 20, 1925 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Indonesia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 377,795 | $1,119,000 | 1,546$ |
| Totals | 1 | 273,523,615 | 377,795 | $1,119,000 | 1,546$ |
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Indonesia:
Frantz Fanon showed that postcolonial societies often internalize oppression.
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Jamaica:
Frantz Fanon argued in Black Skin, White Masks that societies must liberate themselves from the constraints of the 'white gaze'.
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Spain:
Frantz Fanon is referenced in relation to Mamdani's academic studies and influences.
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Kenya:
In the 1970s, my generation was familiarised with the thinking of Frantz Fanon of Martinique.
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Gabon:
Frantz Fanon was quoted in the document regarding the responsibilities of each generation.
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Tunisia:
Frantz Fanon, a physician and thinker of decolonization, occupies a central place among the literary and philosophical inspirations of Hichem Ben Azouz.
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Guyana:
Frantz Fanon critiqued the colonial mentality shared by Guianese politicians.
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Jamaica:
The late Frantz Fanon cautioned against the mimicry of colonial ideals by native institutions.
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Liberia:
Frantz Fanon, the renowned Martinique-born intellectual and revolutionary, fought in Algeria’s independence struggle.
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Liberia:
Oramah referenced the great Frantz Fanon in discussing the transformation from the 'wretched of the earth' to owners and controllers of capital.
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