Abstract:
Since the 1980s, feminism and post-colonialism began to exchange and dialogue, forming a new interpretation
space, that is, post-colonial feminist cultural theory. There is a very complicated relationship between
post-colonialism and feminism, both in practice and theory. It was obvious that they have always been consistent
as both cultural theories focus on the marginalization of the "other" that is marginalized by the ruling structure,
consciously defending their interests. Post-structuralism is used to deny the common foundation of patriarchy
and colonialism—the thinking mode of binary opposition. However, only in the most recent period,
Postcolonialism and feminism "Running" is more "near", it is almost like an alliance. (The factor contributing to
this alliance is that both parties recognize their limitations.) Furthermore, for quite some time there have been
serious conflicts between these two equally famous critical theories. They have been deeply divided on issues,
such as how to evaluate the third world women’s liberation, how to view the relationship between imperialism
and feminism, and how to understand that colonialists use the standards of feminism to support their "civilization
mission." This article has greatly benefited from the perspectives and materials of Leela Gandhi's Postcolonial
Theory; A Critical Introduction.
