Identity and Gender in Postcolonial Multiculturalism - Hardcover

Rajiv P. Junne; Mallikarjun B. Karajgi

 
9788126940257: Identity and Gender in Postcolonial Multiculturalism
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 8126940255 ISBN 13: 9788126940257
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 2024

Synopsis

Identity and Gender in Postcolonial Multiculturalism covers the complexities of identity and gender in contemporary postcolonial British society, which transformed from a homogeneous society into a multicultural landscape, celebrating heterogeneity and hybridity more than ever before. This comparative study focuses on three prominent contemporary British authors—Andrea Levy, Zadie Smith and Monica Ali—and their select works including Small Island, Every Light in the House Burning, White Teeth, On Beauty and Brick Lane. Exploring themes of identity, power dynamics, cultural clash, immigration and resistance, the book charts the characters' journeys from marginalization to empowerment in the face of modern challenges. It uncovers broad insights into postcolonial literature, gender representation and the intersectionality of identity, centralizing the concepts of femininity, masculinity, gender roles and power structure. Providing valuable contributions to both literary criticism and discussions on identity politics, the book would serve as an essential resource for students and researchers of literature.

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Publisher
Atlantic Publishers and Distributors
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
8126940255
ISBN 13 
9788126940257
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
314