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Summary Critical Social Psychology (PSYC3019A)- The Fact of Blackness by Fanon study Notes
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  • Black Skin, White Masks

This summarizes the chapter briefly called: The Fact of Blackness for the course Critical Social Psychology (PSYC3019A). It is intended to provide an overview on the content for study purposes.

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  • October 28, 2023
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CRITICAL SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
BLACK SKINS, WHITE MASKS
Frantz Fanon
THE FACT OF BLACKNESS

 The chapter "The Fact of Blackness" by Frantz Fanon explores the experience of being black
in a white-dominated society.
 Fanon begins by describing a significant incident from his childhood in which he becomes
aware of his blackness.
 He explains that this incident - being called a racial epithet by a white child - marks the
beginning of his race consciousness and sets the stage for the formation of his black
identity.
 Fanon argues that the black person is seen as an object and is dehumanized by white people,
who constantly project negative stereotypes onto them.
 He explains that the black person, internalizing these stereotypes, starts to see oneself
through the eyes of the white people, leading to self-hatred and a desire to assimilate into
white culture.
 Fanon argues that the experience of being black is not just about physical differences but is
fundamentally shaped by the social construction of race.
 He claims that blackness is not perceived as a simple human variation but as "a metaphysical
condemnation."
 Fanon delves into the concept of "the white gaze," which refers to the way white individuals
perceive and objectify black people, seeing them as exotic or inferior.
 He argues that the white gaze reduces black individuals to mere objects rather than
recognizing them as fully human subjects.
 Fanon explores the psychological ramifications of the white gaze, highlighting the feelings of
self-consciousness, dysphoria, and shame that it can engender in black individuals.
 He asserts that the black individual is caught in a constant struggle to resist the stereotypes
and limitations imposed upon them by the white gaze.
 Fanon ultimately concludes that the experience of blackness is inherently political, as it
exposes the power dynamics at play in a racially divided society.
 Fanon suggests that the black person can only reclaim their identity by rejecting the white
gaze and embracing their own blackness.
 He believes that it is essential for black people to unite and fight against the oppressive white
system.
 Fanon emphasizes the importance of education and reclaiming history to combat the
dehumanization of black people.
 He argues that the only way to overcome racism is through a revolution that dismantles the
existing power structures and enables the black person to regain their sense of self-worth
and dignity.




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