Retheorizing Theory: Claiming Space for the African/ African Diaspora Woman Writer as Theorist
This panel proposes to examine the works of women writers from Africa and the African diaspora who have extensive oeuvres, which include creative work (often of multiple genres) as well as analytical writing (in forms such as essay, interviews, speeches, and other occasional pieces), to posit the argument that the creative work they produce performs theoretical work in exploring the complexities, contradictions, and dilemmas facing the ever-changing postcolonial environment.