Internalized Oppression
I agree with what Kristin said about Said’s Orientalism, and its connection to the readings. The way that Kartini wrote definitely suggests internalized oppression. It makes me wonder about what kind of opposition to this oppression that indigenous people had. What I mean is: were there people who spoke out against these colonizers and against the effects that they had, or did most people just internalize it like Kartini. And does she truly internalize it? Maybe she displays these internalized beliefs because it is somehow useful, or strategic for her to do so. One motivating factor to do this is that self-deprecation is much more acceptable than being outspoken. I just have a feeling that she wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t somehow useful to her.