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  2. Resistance literature - Wikipedia

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    In literary studies, resistance literature is one subfield in which to study literary output that may be understood as a socio-political activity to resist dominant ideologies. [15] Resistance literature can be used to resist gender-based oppression, or to demonstrate difficulties in liberation struggles or writing in exile.

  3. The Resistance to Theory - Wikipedia

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    The resistance to theory is therefore, according to de Man, a resistance to reading: "Nothing can overcome the resistance to theory since theory 'is' itself this resistance." De Man concludes however by stating that "literary theory is not in danger of going under; it cannot help but flourish, and the more it is resisted, the more it flourishes ...

  4. Resil B. Mojares - Wikipedia

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    Resil Buagas Mojares (born September 4, 1943) is a Filipino historian and critic of Philippine literature best known as for his books on Philippine history. He is acclaimed by various writers and critics as the Visayan Titan of Letters, due to his immense contribution to Visayan literature. [1]

  5. Paul de Man - Wikipedia

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    Paul de Man (/ d ə ˈ m ɑː n /; December 6, 1919 – December 21, 1983), born Paul Adolph Michel Deman, [1] was a Belgian-born literary critic and literary theorist.He was known particularly for his importation of German and French philosophical approaches into Anglo-American literary studies and critical theory.

  6. Resistance theory in the early modern period - Wikipedia

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    Resistance theory is an aspect of political thought, discussing the basis on which constituted authority may be resisted, by individuals or groups. In the European context it came to prominence as a consequence of the religious divisions in the early modern period that followed the Protestant Reformation.

  7. Postcolonial literature - Wikipedia

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    Postcolonial literature is the literature by people from formerly colonized countries, originating from all continents except Antarctica. Postcolonial literature often addresses the problems and consequences of the decolonization of a country, especially questions relating to the political and cultural independence of formerly subjugated people, and themes such as racialism and colonialism.

  8. Right to resist - Wikipedia

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    The right of resistance is the result of a long historical development, which, based on an absolutist or legal positivist background, assumed that state action could never be wrong: "The King can do no wrong". Any criminal offenses committed and other violations of rights are justified by the right of resistance. However, the resister must ...

  9. Pete Lacaba - Wikipedia

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    He is also well known for his role in the fight against President Ferdinand Marcos and his US-backed military dictatorship during the Philippines' martial law era.Among his most notable works during this time are his coverage of the First Quarter Storm protests for the Philippines Free Press magazine, which were compiled into the book Days of Disquiet, Nights of Rage in 1982, [3] and the ...