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Identity, politics and liminal spaces: reflections on time in The Gambia

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Najite Phoenix
Written by Najite Phoenix
Published on 20th March 2022
6 min read

Najite Phoenix reflects on race, gender and the politics of identity against the backdrop of her travels in the Gambia.

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Najite Phoenix

Najite Phoenix

Najite is a freelance writer, poet and communications consultant, with a focus on ecofeminist philosophy. Currently studying for a PhD, her academic research explores the colonial history of branding and its potential for a decolonial future.

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