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Working Out Egypt: Effendi Masculinity And Subject Formation In Colonial Modernity, 18701940
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Working Out Egypt Is Both A Rich Cultural History Of The Formation Of An Egyptian National Subject In The Late Nineteenth Century And Early Twentieth And A Compelling Critique Of Modern Middle Eastern Historiography. Wilson Chacko Jacob Describes How Egyptian Men Of A Class Akin To The Cultural Bourgeoisie (The Effendiyya) Struggled To Escape From The Long Shadow Cast By Colonial Depictions Of The East As Degenerate, Feminine, And Temporally Behind An Active And Virile Europe. He Argues That During British Colonial Rule (18821936), Attempts To Create A Distinctively Modern And Egyptian Self Free From The Colonial Gaze Led To The Formation Of An Ambivalent, Performative Subjectivity That He Calls Effendi Masculinity. Jacob Traces Effendi Masculinity As It Took Hold During The Interwar Years, In Realms From Scouting And Competitive Sports To Sex Talk And Fashion, Considering Its Gendered Performativity In Relation To A Latenineteenthcentury British Discourse On Masculinity And Empire And An Explicitly Nationalist Discourse On Egyptian Masculinity. He Contends That As An Assemblage Of Colonial Modernity, Effendi Masculinity Was Simultaneously Local And Global, National And International, And Particular And Universal. Until Recently, Modern Egyptian History Has Not Allowed For Such Paradoxes; Instead, Egyptian Modernity Has Been Narrated In The Temporal And Spatial Terms Of A Separate Western Modernity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Working Out Egypt'? A: The book explores the formation of Egyptian national identity and masculinity during colonial modernity, focusing on the experiences of the effendi class between 1870 and 1940.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Working Out Egypt'? A: The author is Wilson Chacko Jacob, who provides a cultural history of Egypt during British colonial rule.
- Q: What is meant by 'effendi masculinity' in the book? A: Effendi masculinity refers to a performative subjectivity developed by Egyptian men to assert a modern identity free from colonial stereotypes, blending local and global influences.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Working Out Egypt'? A: The book contains 440 pages.
- Q: In which category is 'Working Out Egypt' classified? A: The book is classified under Historical Study & Educational Resources.
- Q: When was 'Working Out Egypt' published? A: The book was published on January 14, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Working Out Egypt' a new or used book? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Egyptian modernity? A: The book critiques traditional narratives of Egyptian modernity, highlighting its paradoxes and complexities in relation to Western modernity.
- Q: What makes 'Working Out Egypt' a significant read? A: The book offers a unique perspective on colonial history and gender studies, making it valuable for those interested in Middle Eastern history and cultural identity.