question #2

Hooks's article differed from Asante's in the area of separation.  In the 8th statement, Hooks insists the the objective of the postmodern theory is not to evaluate the "otherness" of minority groups.  From my very recent experiences with African American Studies, this was a new idea to me.  I liked that Hooks urged that the "deep alienation, despair, uncertainty, loss of a sense of grounding" can be shared by many groups of people, even if their circumstances are not necessarily similar.  It is important to consider several perspectives on society in order to develop a well rounded idea.  Unlike Hooks, I felt Asante focused on peoples of African decent and only of African decent.  While I understand the importance of this as a foundation of the study, I think it is all necessary to expand into the current situation and the effects of African Americans in society as a whole.