The Role of Sexuality and Race in This Earth of Mankind

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Term papers

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3 pages

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.doc

Published date :

05/03/2007

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Table of Contents The Role of Sexuality and Race in This Earth of Mankind Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Europeans looking down on everything that is not European
  3. Minke's uncritical acceptance of the Dutch system
    1. Minke's final disillusionment with Dutch society
    2. The Dutch in This Earth of Mankind and epitomizing colonial exploitation
  4. Conclusion

Abstract

"In the end the issue is always the same: European against Native, against me. Remember this well: It is Europe that swallows up Natives while torturing us sadistically...Eu-r-ope...only their skin is white. Their hearts are full of nothing but hate." (Toer, this earth of mankind, Pg.329) In her eloquent response to unjust and discriminatory treatment, Nyai Ontosoroh captures the theme of Pramoedya Ananta Toer's this earth of mankind. In his novel, Toer explores the inhumane treatment of Nyais and the system that brought about their degradation. He unapologetically criticizes the Indonesian view of sexuality, women's status in society, and race. Using Minke as an example, Toer illustrates Indonesia's naive acceptance of Dutch culture and emphasizes that the West does not necessarily bring civilization: instead it can shake the foundations of an ancient culture and force the people to comply with laws decreed by a ruler only known through photos. Through his main characters, Minke, Nyai Ontosoroh, and Annelies, Toer delves into the demons of his nation's past and offers a poignant critique of the racial tensions and the sexual stereotypes that plagued Indonesia around the turn of the twentieth century.

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Level :Expert Study : International relations School/University : University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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