{"product_id":"afropea-by-leonora-miano-9781803093420","title":"Afropea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChallenging conventional notions of racial and regional identity, Léonora Miano provides a fresh perspective on the complexities of self-perception.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this ground-breaking exploration, French-Cameroonian author Léonora Miano unveils a distinct sensibility shaped by her sub-Saharan African roots, setting her apart from those who identify as Afro-Europeans, or Afropeans, a group forged within the European context. Drawing on her unique perspective, Miano reveals the complexities that determine self-perception and complicate the bonds of identification and solidarity between Afro-Europeans and their sub-Saharan counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContrasting with France's approach of lumping all citizens of sub-Saharan descent together under an \"African\" label, the author questions the effectiveness of such categorization in fostering a genuine connection to one's country and assuming responsibility for its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the many challenges, Miano finds hope in the Afropean identity—those who embrace the fusion of Africa and Europe within their self-designation—believing it holds the potential to embody a transformative, fraternal, anti-imperialist, and anti-racist societal project. Yet, she acknowledges the persistent struggle for acceptance and understanding in a society grappling with identity tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful narrative, Miano examines the allure of rejection that exists on both sides of the divide, offering a nuanced examination of the delicate balance between cultures, identities, and the pursuit of a utopian vision. Timely and captivating, \u003cem\u003eAfropea\u003c\/em\u003e is essential to understanding the Afropean perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429706940652,"sku":"9781803093420","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803093420.jpg?v=1774560027","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/afropea-by-leonora-miano-9781803093420","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}