During the first year of my journalism degree course, one if the first essays I wrote questioned; “What is journalism? To what extent is it peculiar to modern societies?” I couldn’t have explored such a question without coming across the works of Stuart Hall to understand the defining features of modern society; the political, the economic, … Continue reading
The first academic term has drawn to an end. Now is a good time for reflection so I’ve highlight some of the challenges and frustrations I faced particularly regarding writing a very thought-provoking essay on Frantz Fanon and decolonisation… This was an essay where what I read went beyond just meeting a deadline… Fanon’s words … Continue reading
“Any man that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.” Nelson Mandela Today I received my Fanon essay back from my tutor. I cited Mandel’s quote in my essay to enthesis Fanon’s argument about the importance of gaining Independence from Colonialism. ‘A man robbed of his dignity will either wilt away or he will … Continue reading
the Educationally Frustrated student 