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Breaking the Chains: The Relation between Race, Religion & Violence in Malcolm X’s Pursuit of Black Liberation
Södertörn University, School of Culture and Education, English language.
2023 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This essay aims to explore the complex interplay between race, religion, and violence as depicted in The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley. Through an exploration of Frantz Fanon's theories regarding recognition and violence, alongside James H. Cone’s concept of Black theology, the essay establishes a foundation for the analysis. This analysis will analyze Malcolm X’s evolving transformative identity and political agenda. The essay aims to understand Malcolm X’s engagement with Islamic teachings, his critique of Christianity, and his experiences with violence, and how these themes together shape his social and political agenda in his pursuit of liberation. Malcolm X challenges the racial narrative and argues that White people are devils. This perception undergoes a profound shift after his pilgrimage to Mecca. This transformative journey sheds light on the factors that shaped Malcolm X’s perspective on religion, racial separation, self-defense, and liberation. This essay argues that Malcolm X underwent a profound evolution of ideological perspectives after his affiliation with the NOI and his trip to Mecca, leading to a deeper understanding of Black liberation and the complexities of racial identity.

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2023. , p. 29
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Malcolm X, Civil Rights Movement, Nation of Islam, Black Liberation, Black Theology, Racial Identity, Race Relations, Social Justice, African American Activism, Autobiography of Malcolm X, Violence and Liberation, Identity Evolution, Ideological Evolution, Racial Violence, Islamic Teachings, Social and Political Agenda
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URN: urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-52308OAI: oai:DiVA.org:sh-52308DiVA, id: diva2:1795273
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Available from: 2023-09-20 Created: 2023-09-07 Last updated: 2025-10-07Bibliographically approved

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