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 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 3 | 9.00 | 0.29% | +10% | 11,818,619 | 37,074 | $45,000 | 141$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,905 | $1,119,000 | 1,239$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,673 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 786,552 | 969 | $6,000 | 7$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,343 | $2,700,000 | 730$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,190 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 8 | 361,798,197 | 364,154 | $4,095,000 | 2,226$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Frantz Fanon is included in a discussion about influential thinkers on colonialism.
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New Zealand:
Hilal draws on the theories of anti-colonialist philosopher Frantz Fanon, who wrote of the internalized racism of colonized or oppressed peoples.
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Tunisia:
Frantz Fanon was a psychiatrist, writer, and activist from Martinique who made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry and the struggle for Algerian independence.
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Tunisia:
Fanon was a psychiatrist, writer, and activist known for his work on the psychological effects of colonization.
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Guyana:
Frantz Fanon, in The Wretched of the Earth, dissected the psychological violence of colonialism and the complicity of 'native elites' who mimic oppressors.
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United Kingdom:
Frantz Fanon warned of the 'curious cult of detail' that could afflict the scientific mindset in politics.
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Indonesia:
Frantz Fanon argues that decolonization is not just about physical liberation from colonialism but also about freeing oneself from oppressive identity constructs.
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Tunisia:
Frantz Fanon was a renowned political figure and decolonization activist whose work is highlighted in the film 'Frantz Fanon'.
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