{"product_id":"blind-spot","title":"Blind Spot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBlind Spot is a memoir by Myriam Tadessé that explores the realities of being a mixed or biracial French citizen, exposing the difficulty for France to understand and celebrate the lived realities of mixed-race individuals. Tadessé argues that the French film and theater world are unable to confront the individuality of performers, who are required to correspond to categories based on race that don't allow for biracial identities. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 122 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 August 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seagull Books London Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her memoir Blind Spot, Myriam Tadessé delves into the complexities and challenges faced by mixed or biracial French citizens in the entertainment industry in France. Tadessé highlights the inherent difficulties that France grapples with in truly comprehending and embracing the lived realities of individuals who identify as mixed or biracial. The French term métis, which translates to \"half-breed\" or \"mixed-race,\" obscures the profound significance of race in a society that professes to reject it. The French film and theater world, where Tadessé has built her career, appears incapable of addressing the uniqueness of performers. They are expected to conform to categories, often based on race, that fail to accommodate biracial identities. This classification not only contradicts France's proclaimed ideals but also stigmatizes those who challenge ethno-racial assumptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on her personal experiences as a biracial Ethiopian-French woman and her family's history, Tadessé offers a searing and honest account of the realities of life for mixed-race individuals in France. Through her memoir, she explores the experiences of discrimination, marginalization, and the struggle for recognition that these individuals face in a society that often perpetuates stereotypes and biases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlind Spot is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of mixed or biracial individuals in France, who continue to navigate a complex social landscape while advocating for their rights and equality. Tadessé's memoir sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by these communities and provides a valuable insight into the experiences of those who are often overlooked and marginalized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 350g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 235 x 19 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780857428783\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myriam Tadesse","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095359287546,"sku":"9780857428783","price":9.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/bbae1b5bfe7f764c2486dd9ed007ec72.jpg?v=1639711229","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/blind-spot","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}