In Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal, Mohammed El-Kurd explores the struggle of Palestinians to humanize themselves amid pervasive dehumanization and violence, emphasizing how their narratives are often co-opted by Western perspectives that prioritize Israeli narratives. He critiques the infantilization of Palestinians and the politicization of their suffering, highlighting the complexities of their resistance against colonialism.
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In his book Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal, Mohammed El-Kurd explores how the struggle for Palestinian identity and recognition is complicated by the West’s dehumanizing narratives, which often force Palestinians to justify their existence and suffering in ways that align with colonial perspectives.
