“Love” in Three Colors: “White” from Chela Sandoval’s Perspective on Social Justice

Abstract

In the light of the methodology of the oppressed as developed by U.S. third world feminist Chela Sandoval, this study posits that the subject is not a fixed entity, but rather the result of a fluid and complex process shaped by power relations and social dynamics. Sandoval emphasizes the importance of resistance as a means of challenging oppressive systems and creating social change. She also explores an understanding for the politics of love, which involves recognizing and valuing the multiple ways in which love can be expressed and experienced. Sandoval's work provides a valuable framework for understanding and navigating the complexities of the postmodern world. In this context, the article analyzes “White”, the second film of Kieslowski's cult trilogy Three Colors based on Sandoval's views. As discussed throughout the study, Three Colors: “White” reveals how love functions as a catalyst for subjects to regain their autonomy and empowerment.