Subaltern Knowledge and Transnational American Studies: Postwar Japan and Okinawa under US Rule

Okinawa's colonial history under US rule has fostered subaltern knowledge, challenging the dominant narratives of American studies. This research highlights Okinawa's unique position as a subject of postcolonial studies, emphasizing its intense cross-cultural and political encounters with the United States. The study examines local Okinawan experiences, particularly in relation to the construction of new US military bases, to redefine American identity from the perspective of the colonized. It employs historical analysis and archival research to uncover the lived experiences of Okinawans, aiming to reshape the intellectual configuration of American studies by incorporating subaltern voices.

Kina, I. (2016). Subaltern Knowledge and Transnational American Studies: Postwar Japan and Okinawa under US Rule. American Quarterly, 68(2), 443–455. https://doi.org/10.1353/aq.2016.0017