Journal articles: 'Postcolonial identity'

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Howe, Daniel Walker. "Postcolonial Identity Problems." Reviews in American History 41, no. 2 (2013): 220–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/rah.2013.0030.

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Adejunmobi, Moradewun. "Translation and Postcolonial Identity." Translator 4, no. 2 (1998): 163–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13556509.1998.10799018.

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Strysick, Michael, and Francoise Lionnet. "Postcolonial Representations: Women, Literature, Identity." South Atlantic Review 61, no. 3 (1996): 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3200902.

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Stahl, Aletha, and Francoise Lionnet. "Postcolonial Representations: Women, Literature, Identity." SubStance 25, no. 3 (1996): 168. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3684876.

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Karkaba, Cherki. "Deconstructing Identity in Postcolonial Fiction." ELOPE: English Language Overseas Perspectives and Enquiries 7, no. 2 (2010): 91–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.4312/elope.7.2.91-99.

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With the destabilization of political and cultural boundaries between peoples and nations, the concept of identity, with its implications in the dialectics of self and other, becomes a philosophical challenge in a globalised cosmopolitan world. The challenge resides in the fact that in such a postmodern situation where identity is viewed as shapeless, shifting and moving beyond the fixity of Manichean thought, a process of questioning is enacted to interrogate identity in its past, present and future implications. This paper will attempt to look at the ways in which some postcolonial novels set out to deconstruct the concept of identity by constructing ambivalent texts, blurring the borders between self and other, laying the foundations for hybridity where otherness reigns as a process of signification which rests on interpretation.

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Yadav, Bibhuti S. "Mispredicated identity and postcolonial discourse." Sophia 39, no. 1 (2000): 78–131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf02786384.

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Zabus, Chantal, and Françoise Lionnet. "Postcolonial Representations: Women, Literature, Identity." World Literature Today 70, no. 2 (1996): 480. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/40152285.

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Savarimuththu Kilbert, Thangarajah Jeevahan, and Maniccarajah Thamilselvan. "Things fall apart: A liminal identity: Thematic approach of identity crisis." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 17, no. 1 (2023): 589–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2023.17.1.0079.

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The aim of this research is to analyze the novel, Things Fall Apart as a liminal Identity: Thematic approach of Identity Crisis from the perspective of Postcolonial Literature. The study analyzes the plot development and the thematic aspects of the novel on one level. On the other level the paper analyzes how the facts related to the colonial aspects of Africa and the impact of colonialism are embedded in this fiction. Therefore, it is a comparative study of Post-colonialism and Post-Colonial Literature. A brief introduction to Postcolonial literature is given at the outset. The indication of the word ‘post-colonialism’ along with the origin and development of the postcolonial theories and studies are critically examined. The research evaluates the thematic aspect of postcolonial literature, identity crisis with special reference to liminal identity. It also critically analyses the various representative authors like Rushdie, Achebe, Ondantje, Fanon, Derek Walcott, and J. M. Coetzee in addition to some female writers like Jamaica Kancaid, Isabelle Illende and Eavan Bolland. Furthermore, it also briefly examines the political history of colonization and the impact of colonialism on the literature produced during post-colonial period. The research introduces Chinua Achebe, the author of Things Fall Apart, from the point of his personal and historical background in order to compare the content and the context of his writing. Thus, the study reveals that the novel, Things Fall Apart, is a revelation of Identity Crisis.

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Chaal, Houaria. "Identity and Social Pressure in The Death of Vivek Oji A Postcolonial Analysis." Feedback International Journal of Communication 2, no. 1 (2025): 27–37. https://doi.org/10.62569/fijc.v2i1.146.

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This study examines postcolonial African literature, focusing on the themes of identity and societal pressures in contemporary settings. The research is based on Akwaeke Emezi’s novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, which presents a complex portrayal of identity formation within a postcolonial society. Using a postcolonial analytical framework, this study critically explores the sociocultural values embedded in the novel and their influence on the protagonist’s life decisions. The analysis considers how postcolonial theory helps in understanding the preservation of identity amidst colonial legacies and societal constraints. The findings indicate that postcolonial societies often struggle to maintain their cultural identity due to the historical impact of colonialism, which sought to erase indigenous identities. The novel reveals that traditional values exert significant pressure on individuals, particularly those who deviate from societal norms, leading to conflicts between personal identity and collective expectations. This study highlights how postcolonial societies resist new Western ideologies out of fear of further identity transformation. The rejection of these ideas stems from a deep-rooted need to reclaim and safeguard cultural heritage. The analysis suggests that the protagonist’s struggles reflect broader societal tensions in postcolonial contexts. The study underscores the ongoing conflict between cultural preservation and modern influences in postcolonial societies, emphasizing the lasting effects of colonial legacies on identity formation.

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Savarimuththu, Kilbert, Jeevahan Thangarajah, and Thamilselvan Maniccarajah. "Things fall apart: A liminal identity: Thematic approach of identity crisis." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 17, no. 1 (2023): 589–95. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8080559.

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The aim of this research is to analyze the novel, Things Fall Apart as a liminal Identity: Thematic approach of Identity Crisis from the perspective of Postcolonial Literature. The study analyzes the plot development and the thematic aspects of the novel on one level. On the other level the paper analyzes how the facts related to the colonial aspects of Africa and the impact of colonialism are embedded in this fiction. Therefore, it is a comparative study of Post-colonialism and Post-Colonial Literature. A brief introduction to Postcolonial literature is given at the outset. The indication of the word ‘post-colonialism’ along with the origin and development of the postcolonial theories and studies are critically examined. The research evaluates the thematic aspect of postcolonial literature, identity crisis with special reference to liminal identity. It also critically analyses the various representative authors like Rushdie, Achebe, Ondantje, Fanon, Derek Walcott, and J. M. Coetzee in addition to some female writers like Jamaica Kancaid, Isabelle Illende and Eavan Bolland. Furthermore, it also briefly examines the political history of colonization and the impact of colonialism on the literature produced during post-colonial period. The research introduces Chinua Achebe, the author of Things Fall Apart, from the point of his personal and historical background in order to compare the content and the context of his writing. Thus, the study reveals that the novel, Things Fall Apart, is a revelation of Identity Crisis.

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Keerthana, R. "Exploring Identity in Postcolonial Literature: Perspectives and Insights from Salman Rushdie." Literary Enigma 1, no. 1 (2024): 7–13. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14976140.

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AbstractIdentity is the way individuals perceive and define themselves, influenced by cultural, social,and historical contexts. In postcolonial literature, identity often explores the struggle for selfdefinitionagainst colonial oppression and cultural assimilation. The present research articleexplores the theme of identity in Salman Rushdie's postcolonial literature. Through an analysisof his novels, such as Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses, and Shame, the researchexamines how Rushdie navigates the complexities of identity in the context of postcolonialism.The investigation focuses on themes of hybridity, diaspora, cultural conflict, and the interplaybetween personal and collective identities. By delving into Rushdie's portrayal of marginalizedvoices and his critique of colonial legacies, the study sheds light on how his works reflect theintricate dynamics of identity formation in postcolonial societies. Through this exploration, theresearch aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how identity is constructed andnegotiated in the postcolonial literary landscape.Keywords: Identity, postcolonial literature, colonial oppression, cultural assimilation

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Ahmad, Muntazir, and Saima Batool. "Probing Into Identity Crisis In “Dark They Were And Golden-Eyed” Short Story." Ascarya: Journal of Islamic Science, Culture, and Social Studies 2, no. 2 (2022): 181–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.53754/iscs.v2i2.457.

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The present research is about the Postcolonial study of Ray Bradbury's short story "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed." Further, this research explores the issue of identity in the short story presented by the author. In the modern world, with the increase in immigrant numbers and the constitution of countries with different cultural diversities, identity issues arise. The researchers discuss the issue of identity in the postcolonial world and how the theorists viewed and presented their ideas about constructing identity in immigrants from these countries who suffered from facing the Diasporas and the dilemma of the difficulty of growing their identity. Furthermore, the paper investigates postcolonial novelists, especially in the novel "Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed ."As postcolonial theorists considered the issue of identity as one of its essential discussions, novelists also exposed the conditions of identity crises that emerged in the postcolonial period. Therefore, the method undertakes to apply postcolonial theories to the above novel, Dark They Were and Golden-Eyed. Different aspects and elements of Post Colonialism have been described in the research to explore the Post Colonialism presented in the novel, like ambivalence, racism, otherness, and hybridity.

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Dr, Ajinkya Sudhir Deshpande. "Voices Unveiled: Exploring Postcolonial Experiences in Indian English Literature." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research 4, no. 19 (2023): 1–4. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8133604.

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Postcolonial English Literature is a body of literary works created in response to the colonial experience and its aftermath. This includes literature by authors from former colonial countries that deals with issues such as identity, culture, power relations and resistance. This literary movement gained momentum in it’s mid-twentieth century and remains a major field of study today. This paper provides an overview of postcolonial English literature, its principal authors, their contributions to the theory, key elements and themes. The article explores key elements and themes found in postcolonial Indian English literature, including the examination of colonial history and its impact, cultural identity and hybridity, nationalism and independence struggles, socio-political realities, the diaspora experience, language and storytelling experiments, and women's voices and gender issues. These elements collectively contribute to the diversity and richness of postcolonial Indian English literature, providing insightful perspectives on the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of postcolonial India. The contributions of various Indian authors to postcolonial literature are also discussed who have made significant contributions to postcolonial literature by examining various aspects of Indian society, history, and culture. Overall, the article highlights the significance of postcolonial English literature, particularly in the Indian context, in uncovering and amplifying marginalized voices, challenging dominant narratives, and providing a deeper understanding of the complexities of colonial heritage, identity, and the struggle for cultural revival.  In short, the paper highlights the exploration of postcolonial experiences, specifically in Indian English literature, and emphasizes the notion of voices being unveiled. It signifies the uncovering of diverse narratives, perspectives, and elements within the literary works, which contribute to the broader discourse on postcolonial theory.

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Alakhras, Mahmoud Abdel Rasoul Mohammad, and Pakri Mohamad Rashidi Mohamad. "“The Inheritance of Loss” as the postcolonial bildungsroman: a struggle for identity." OOO "Zhurnal "Voprosy Istorii" 2024, no. 3 (2024): 186–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.31166/voprosyistorii202403statyi04.

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This study utilizes the postcolonial bildungsroman in addition to H. Bhabha’s postcolonial approach to explore the identity development of Indian characters in K. Desai's novel “The Inheritance of Loss” (2006). This novel is well recognized in the postcolonial literature in modern times and shares the dilemma of identity experienced by the Indian characters.

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Gutin, Ilya. "Macao: in search for postcolonial identity." Asia and Africa Today, no. 4 (2021): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.31857/s032150750014656-3.

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Szakács, Simona. "Postcolonial readings of Romanian identity narratives." National Identities 21, no. 2 (2018): 214–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14608944.2017.1422649.

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Hill, Jonathan N. C. "Identity and instability in postcolonial Algeria1." Journal of North African Studies 11, no. 1 (2006): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13629380500409735.

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Hussein Dizayi, Saman Abdulqadir, and Ary Syamand Tahir. "Postcolonial Identity Crisis in Selected Contemporary Novels." JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE STUDIES 6, no. 4, 2 (2023): 70–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/jls.6.4.2.5.

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The study argues that postcolonial novels can offer valuable insights into the nature of identity and the challenges of living in a postcolonial world. Homi Bhabha's theoretical framework is used in this study to analyze the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges that actors face as they navigate between their background and new cultural identities. The concept of hybridity, mimicry, and cultural difference developed by Bhabha are utilized to examine and comprehend these themes. It explains how novels such as Exit West by Mohsin Hamid and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie emphasize the contradictions between cultural hybridity and the need to adhere to mainstream cultural standards. The study also looks at the role of literature in developing our perception of cultural identity and encouraging empathy and understanding across cultures. The study employs an analytic approach for evaluating the postcolonial identity crisis in chosen contemporary novels, which entails an in-depth reading and analysis of the text. This may imply identifying essential themes and motifs relating to identity, cultural hybridity, and colonialism, as well as investigating how characters manage their sense of self in the face of cultural diversity. The study's findings emphasize the necessity of comprehending and appreciating the complexities of cultural identity in the context of globalization. It promotes constant postcolonial debate and reflection on identity as we confront the problems of cultural hybridity and try to build a more inclusive and just society that acknowledges and respects cultural differences. As a result, this study adds to our knowledge of postcolonial identity and its continuing importance within modern literature

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Mohammed, Samal M., Mariwan H. Pirot, Shwana Q. Perot, and Srwa H. Abdalla. "Identity Crises." Cihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 8, no. 1 (2024): 115–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.24086/cuejhss.v8n1y2024.pp115-119.

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This research paper aims to investigate identity crisis in some Private School Admission Advertisement Posters in Raparin District/ Sulaymaniyah in the northern part of Iraq for academic years 2023-2024 from the postcolonial worldview. A preamble study of postcolonial theory is bound up with the traces of colonization and its effects on the psychology of the colonized. The colonizer has proven itself in many ways and endeavors to prolong its hegemony by any means. One of the colonial policies that the colonizer has employed is creating the false consciousness of the colonizer as superior in the mind of the colonized. This article endeavors to show how Private School Admission Advertisement Posters in the Raparin District were created under the impact of the colonial false consciousness. The study articulates the reason behind using European figures in their posters instead of non-European individuals and shows that colonization and it’s legacy still exists. This contraction shows that the advertisers are influenced by European cultures, shapes, and values. Unconsciously, they are portraying themselves as the West’s other by giving superiority to Europeans over non-Europeans.

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Kaur, Kirandeep, Mr Mukul Mr. Mukul, Mrs Sapna Mrs. Sapna, Mrs Meenakshi Mrs. Meenakshi, and Ms Navpreet Kaur. "Language and Power in Postcolonial Literature: Reclaiming Identity and Resisting Colonial Legacies." International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences 10, no. 2 (2025): 091–94. https://doi.org/10.22161/ijels.102.15.

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The research paper explores the dynamic relationship between language and power in postcolonial literature. It examines how language serves as both a tool of colonization and a means of resistance in postcolonial contexts. The study delves into the role of language in shaping identity, expressing cultural heritage, and negotiating power structures. Through a qualitative analysis of key postcolonial texts, the paper investigates how authors use language to challenge colonial legacies, assert autonomy, and redefine selfhood. The findings highlight the centrality of language in postcolonial discourse and its transformative potential in dismantling oppressive systems.

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Morve, Roshan K., and Nashrin A. Kadri. "Jasmine in the Search of Identity through a Postcolonial Diaspora Lens." Diaspora Studies 16, no. 2 (2023): 211–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/09763457-bja10036.

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Abstract Applying a postcolonial diaspora lens through Homi K. Bhabha’s theory of the ‘third space’ to Bharati Mukherjee’s novel Jasmine (1989), this paper aims to demonstrate how diasporic women negotiate for an identity in their struggle for a better life in the host land. Having ‘no home’ and ‘no host’, Mukherjee’s protagonist, Jasmine, whose life represents that of the postcolonial immigrant woman, finds an identity in the intercultural process, the ‘third space’. A discourse analysis of this novel and current knowledge of diaspora studies are applied to understanding immigrants’ challenges, postcolonial identity and diaspora-related cultural issues. The paper closely examines cultural hybridity, third space and women’s search for identity in these confrontations. It throws light on a widow’s life and how she tries to get away from the restrictions of home and redesign her identity in a third space in the context of feminism, diaspora and culture in a postcolonial and diasporic world.

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Shrestha, Ravi Kumar. "Postcolonial Identity in The Inheritance of Loss." Patan Prospective Journal 2, no. 2 (2022): 184–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ppj.v2i2.52948.

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This research article deals with the postcolonial identity of the Indian immigrant characters delineated in The Inheritance of Loss written by Kiran Desai, a noted diasporic novelist of Indian origin. The study reveals that the identity of South Asians or Indian immigrants in the diaspora is changed and weakened by the colonialism in such a way that even in the postcolonial era the life of the immigrants reflects the influence of cultural colonialism. On the one hand, these Indian immigrants who are portrayed as immigrant characters in the western location happen to migrate in the hope of embracing white privileges in the form of better opportunities such as higher education, jobs, social security and so on; on the other hand, they face cultural clashes and have identity crisis. They mimic the western culture as a part of survival strategy. As a result, they feel culturally displaced, unhomed, racially segregated, develop hybrid identity and find divided identity. Regarding methodology, the qualitative research method is applied. As for theory, the postcolonial theory is applied along with theoretical concepts such as Homi K. Bhabha’s Hybridity and Mimicry, desiring whiteness of Kalpana Seshadri-Crooks and Frantz Fanon, and Stuart Hall’s Diaspora and Identity. The theoretical framework has been prepared and used to analyse the postcolonial identity of the major characters such as Biju, Jemubhai Patel and so on.

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Hamza, Ahsan, Muhammad Touseef, and Muhammad Sulman. "Sweet Rice and Postcolonialism: Uncovering the Layers of Identity, Cultural Hybridity, and Self-independence in Amir Hussain's Short Story." Praxis International Journal of Social Science and Literature 6, no. 6 (2023): 68–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.51879/pijssl/060610.

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Amir Hussain's stories challenge dominant narratives and explore postcolonial identity. His recipe for sweet rice offers insights into cultural assimilation and the importance of self-discovery. We applied a postcolonial approach whichseek to develop their literary voices in regions once described in colonialism as “primitive” or “savage”. They explore themes of self-independence and cultural displacement, offering critiques of colonialism and its ongoing effects on individual agency and identity. Objectives of this paper include a systematic analysis of the story to unwrap the elements of identity crisis in Amir Hussain's literary work. Identity in postcolonial concepts is complicated, linked to the “other” and difficult to define. Sweet Rice portrays the struggle and identity crisis faced by immigrants, and the suppression of indigenous culture and knowledge by colonialism. Displacement leads to identity fluidity, nostalgia, and reinvention as a means of reclaiming agency and autonomy. Study methodology includes the thematic analysis of the story with an outlook of postcolonial approach. We concluded that Shireen's "Sweet Rice" story shows the challenges of cultural identity and displacement in a globalized world. The journey this character underscores the intricate nature of upholding customary beliefs and self-sufficiency. It instills confidence and authority within oneself. Honoring cultural heritage while chasing after personal interests can result in a fulfilling existence.

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Kelli, Deonna. "The Postcolonial Crescent." American Journal of Islam and Society 15, no. 4 (1998): 145–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.35632/ajis.v15i4.2150.

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Identity politics has become the catch phrase of the postmodern age. Withconcepts such as "exile," "migrancy," and "hybridity" acquiring unprecedentedcultural significance in the late twentieth century, the postcolonial age givesway to new identities, fractured modes of living, and new conditions of humanity.Literature is a powerful tool to explore such issues in an era where a greatdeal of the world is displaced, and the idea of a homeland becomes a disrupted,remote possibility. The Postcolonial Crescent: Islam's Impact onContemporary Literature, is an attempt to discuss how Muslims negotiateidentity at a time of rapid and spiritually challenging transculturation. The bookuses fiction written by Muslims to critique the effects of colonialism, counteractmodernity, and question the status of Islamic identity in the contemporaryworld. It also can be considered as the primary introduction of contemporaryIslamic literature into the postcolonial genre. Muslim writers have yet to submit a unique and powerful commentary on postcolonial and cultural studies;this work at least softens that absence.The Postcolonial Crescent was conceived as a response to The SatanicVerses controversy. Therefore, it is “intimately involved in the interchangebetween religion and the state, and demonstrates that the roles Islam is playingin postcolonial nation-building is especially contested in the absence of broadlyacceptable models” (p. 4). Conflicting issues of identity are approached byinterrogating the authority to define a “correct” Islamic identity, the role ofindividual rights, and the “variegation of Islamic expression within specificcultural settings, suggesting through the national self-definitions the many concernsthat the Islamic world shares with global postcoloniality” (p. 7) ...

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Abidin, M. Zainal. "Rethinking Indonesia: Postcolonial Theory, Authoritarianism and Identity." Millah I, no. 1 (2016): 161–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.20885/millah.voli.iss1.art12.

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Abidin, M. Zainal. "Rethinking Indonesia: Postcolonial Theory, Authoritarianism and Identity." Millah 1, no. 1 (2001): 161–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.20885/millah.vol1.iss1.art12.

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Oh, Miyoung. "‘Eternal Other’ Japan: South Koreans' Postcolonial Identity." International Journal of the History of Sport 26, no. 3 (2009): 371–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09523360802602257.

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Hart, Stephen M. "Vallejo in between: Postcolonial Identity inPoemas Humanos." Romance Studies 19, no. 1 (2001): 17–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/ros.2001.19.1.17.

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Masselos, Jim. ":Gandhinagar: Building National Identity in Postcolonial India." American Historical Review 110, no. 4 (2005): 1151–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/ahr.110.4.1151.

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Fairweather, Ian. "Heritage, Identity and Youth in Postcolonial Namibia." Journal of Southern African Studies 32, no. 4 (2006): 719–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03057070600995566.

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Mazrui, Alamin. "Postcolonial linguistic voices: identity choices and representations." Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development 34, no. 7 (2013): 750–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2013.803738.

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Sivaramakrishnan, K. "Wages of Violence: Naming and Identity in Postcolonial Bombay.:Wages of Violence: Naming and Identity in Postcolonial Bombay." American Anthropologist 105, no. 2 (2003): 421–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/aa.2003.105.2.421.

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Khoroshevskaya, Yuliya Pavlovna. "Landscape as the Other in postcolonial science fiction." Philology. Theory & Practice 17, no. 11 (2024): 4087–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.30853/phil20240577.

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Through the use of landscape and its disorienting properties in science fiction texts, the interaction of the hero with the environment in the process of identity formation becomes especially evident. The landscape, acting as a stranger, can either strengthen the identity of those who are in it, or, more often, alienate them and provoke a crisis or complete loss of identity for the characters. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the features of the representation of landscape as one of the forms of embodiment of the Other in postcolonial science fiction, and its influence on the identity of the characters. Postcolonial science fiction is a very interesting phenomenon, and its study in foreign and Russian literary studies is presented fragmentarily. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the fact that the works under consideration are becoming the object of study in Russian literary criticism for the first time. The concept of postcolonial science fiction is introduced into the Russian literary discourse, and the science fiction landscape is examined in the context of the postcolonial concept. As a result, it was found that postcolonial science fiction pays great attention to the trauma of displacement, since the environment plays a significant role in the formation of personality, and a change in environment (unusual landscape, culture, social structure, language), especially abrupt, leads to disorientation of the characters and even loss of their own identity.

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Sheoran, Bharatender. "A dilemma of Caribbean Populace: Post-Colonial conflicts and Identity crisis in Derek Walcott’s Plays." SMART MOVES JOURNAL IJELLH 1, no. 5 (2014): 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.24113/ijellh.v1i5.3046.

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Today, it is said that the colonial age is over, and the new age is called “postcolonial”. However, the traces of colonialism can still be observed in the postcolonial period, for colonialism opened a big wound in the psychology, culture and identity of the once colonized people. Thus, the major themes in the works written in the postcolonial period have been the fragmentation and identity crisis experienced by the once colonized peoples and the important impacts of colonialism on the indigenous. Nobel Prize laureate Derek Walcott, a victim of colonial legacy has represented these conflicts in reference to Caribbean region with depth and self-evaluation through his writings. In this paper I will examine the identity crisis and fragmentation undergone by West Indians in the postcolonial age with reference to selected works of Derek Walcott.

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Devindrappa Mallikarjun. "Resistance and Identity: A Postcolonial Feminist Study of Ismat Chughtai’s Fiction." International Peer Reviewed E Journal of English Language & Literature Studies - ISSN: 2583-5963 4, no. 2 (2022): 291–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.58213/ell.v4i2.56.

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Postcolonial feminism has streamed out from the mainstream feminism in the latter half of the 20th century. It is a critique too and the reaction against the mainstream feminism. Postcolonial feminism deals with the social, political and economic marginalization of the third world women which has been overlooked and subsided by the European or mainstream Feminism. It disseminates the struggles and resistance of the “doubly marginalized” woman of the colonized nations. The postcolonial female writer believes that the feminist (mainstream) narratives have failed to bring the overall issues of third world women in their discourse. The woman, according to them does not share the common identity globally and there is a deep sense of dissatisfaction among them with patriarchy, colonization, and also with the mainstream feministic narratives. Postcolonial feminism seeks to address colonial oppression and turns down the idea of ‘global sisterhood’ as propagated by Western feminism. Whenever one talks about the feminism or post colonialism, they restrict themselves either to the unfair treatment of patriarchal forces in the western and the oppression of the imperial powers. Further they never paid attention to the ground realities of race, ethnicity, coercion, and intimidation of postcolonial cum patriarchal culture of downtrodden and less educated women of underdeveloped nations. The major concern of this paper is to look into Ismat Chughati’s works in the lens postcolonial feminist. And an attempt to deconstruct the patriarchal culture by looking the socio- political and economic conditions of the women and by reconstructing the lost identity of third world women in her work.

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Khadim, Naila. "Postcolonialism in Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist." Journal of Human Dynamics 2, no. 2 (2024): 109–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.55627/jhd.02.02.0891.

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid is examined in this research using a postcolonialist perspective. The study aims to examine the major characters from the novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist within the context of postcolonial theory, taking into consideration the influences of racism, identity, and otherness on Changez and Ander's personalities. The study chooses a qualitative methodology and examines the different characters in the book, including Oona's mother, Eric, and Ander's father, using the descriptive analytical technique. This study has carefully examined and cited the works of postcolonial literary critics such as Edward Said's Orientalism, Leela Gandhi's Postcolonial Theory: A Critical Introduction, Frantz Fanon's Black Skin White Masks, and Homi K. Baba's Sign Taken for Wonders. Verbal data, including texts, is used for fundamental analysis and the solving of study problems. The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Hamid successfully illustrates postcolonial concerns of identity, otherness, and racism, according to the findings. The protagonists of these stories can be used to identify identity as a construction process that follows colonization. To interpret tradition and Europe as a part of their identity and as a framework of resistance against European control, the characters' viewpoints within their painful pasts could be seen as a critique of essentialism. This study can be used to analyze additional novels like Exit West from a postcolonial perspective in the future.

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Mohsin, Hassan Khan, and Zaini Qudsia. "POST-COLONIAL PROBLEMS OF ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY." Journal of Language and Literature 13, no. 1 (2022): 7–12. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6426238.

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The article examines the problem of adaptation of English culture to the postcolonial situation of the middle of the twentieth century on the example of the novels of G. Green and E. Burgess. The variety of forms of hybrid identity is becoming one of the main themes of the "Malay Trilogy" by E. Burgess, whose novels are viewed as an intermediate stage between the colonial and the postcolonial novel itself in English literature.

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Kravinskaya, Yuliya Yuryevna, and Ekaterina Михайловна Karavaeva. "The Problem of Identity in Critical Studies of Postcolonial Literature." Philology & Human, no. 2 (May 13, 2023): 110–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.14258/filichel(2023)2-08.

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The article discusses Russian scholars’ approaches to studying the fluid nature of national identity in postcolonial writing. The key factor uniting the vast research area of postcolonial literature is the writers’ intention to project the process of identity transformation, consolidate and review identity shifts caused by interaction of cultures. The analysis of the data suggests that researchers share a common objective of identifying the influence of a single historical and cultural background of colonization and interaction of two cultures within a united cultural space on the writers’ self-identity and writing. Researchers focus on the literary interpretations of the concept of national identity, extent of involvement of a particular ethnic group in the process of colonization, dual nature of hybrid cultural space and linguistic presentation of identity in postcolonial culture. The authors of the article draw a conclusion that the problem of self-identity is a relevant and promising issue in Russian literary research.

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D’Cruze, Mira Pallav. "Reconstructing Postcolonial Identity: A Comparative Analysis of Cultural Hybridity in Salman Rushdie’s Novels with a Focus on the South Asian Context." Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities 2, no. 12 (2023): 50–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.56397/jrssh.2023.12.08.

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Salman Rushdie’s novels, including Midnight’s Children, The Satanic Verses, and The Ground Beneath Her Feet, offer profound insights into postcolonial identity in South Asia. This analysis explores the themes of cultural hybridity, religious transformation, and globalization, revealing the complex nature of identity negotiation in a postcolonial context. Beginning with an overview of postcolonial identity and the significance of cultural hybridity, the analysis focuses on Midnight’s Children, illustrating characters navigating the synthesis of diverse cultural elements in post-independence India. The theme of cultural hybridity becomes a lens for understanding the shifting nature of identities in the wake of historical changes. The Satanic Verses extends the examination to religious hybridity, revealing the transformative impact of religious experiences on individual and societal identities. The novel becomes a profound exploration of the intersections between religion, identity, and cultural conflict within the South Asian context. In The Ground Beneath Her Feet, the analysis delves into globalization and cultural fusion as transformative forces shaping South Asian identity. Characters navigate the tension between local traditions and global influences, offering a nuanced representation of South Asian identity in a transnational world. Within the South Asian context, the analysis scrutinizes cultural diversity, the impact of colonialism, and Rushdie’s nuanced representation of identity. The novels become a literary mirror reflecting the kaleidoscope of cultures, languages, and histories that define South Asia, challenging stereotypes and embracing the fluid, hybrid nature of postcolonial identities. Salman Rushdie’s novels contribute significantly to the discourse on postcolonial identity. Themes of cultural hybridity, religious transformation, and globalization collectively offer a profound exploration of the complexities inherent in identity formation in the postcolonial era. This comparative analysis invites readers to navigate the intricate terrain of postcolonial identities, transcending boundaries and embracing the richness of a world shaped by diverse cultural influences.

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Agyo, Azetu, Martins Ogba, and Materclaus Isah. "Postcolonial Memories and Emotional Dislocation in Zimbabwean Literature: A Study of Noviolet Bulawayo’s We Need New Names." Rainbow : Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies 14, no. 1 (2025): 41–53. https://doi.org/10.15294/rainbow.v14i1.22137.

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This study examines the intersection of colonial and postcolonial memories, gender, and emotional dislocation in NoViolet Bulawayo’s We Need New Names (2013). It explores how the novel portrays the enduring legacies of colonialism in shaping identity, cultural hybridity, and psychological experiences. While previous research has addressed themes of migration and cultural alienation in Bulawayo’s work, there is limited analysis of the novel’s engagement with colonial and postcolonial memories, particularly through the lens of gender and emotional trauma. This study addresses this gap by investigating how colonialism’s lingering effects continue to shape individual and collective identities in postcolonial Zimbabwe. This research is grounded in postcolonial theory and trauma theory. Drawing on Edward Said, Homi Bhabha, and Frantz Fanon, the study examines hybrid identities and the internalization of colonial hierarchies. Additionally, trauma theory, as articulated by Cathy Caruth and Marianne Hirsch, provides insight into the emotional and psychological dislocation experienced by the characters, particularly in relation to migration and the intergenerational transmission of colonial trauma. A qualitative methodology is employed, using textual analysis and discourse analysis to examine the novel’s representation of colonial legacies. We Need New Names was selected due to its critical engagement with postcolonial identity and migration. Findings reveal that colonial structures persist in economic struggles, cultural hybridity, and emotional alienation. Darling’s migration to America highlights identity fragmentation, while language and cultural hybridity shape postcolonial selfhood. This research contributes to discussions on postcolonial identity, migration, and trauma. It underscores literature’s role in reflecting historical and socio-political realities and deepens our understanding of identity formation in postcolonial societies.

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Zhong, Zhenhao. "Identity and Diaspora: An Overview of Postcolonial Translation Studies in Chinese Mainland (1997-2024)." Arabic Journal for Translation Studies 3, no. 9 (2024): 120–31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14031203.

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Postcolonial studies have a history of nearly half a century throughout the world, and have been applied to major issues such as Orientalism, modernity, national culture, black female criticism, race and class. In the English-speaking countries, the introduction of post-colonialism into translation studies began in the 1990s. Because of its novel theoretical perspective and strong application in translation criticism, it has begun to attract widespread attention from Chinese translation researchers. This article first combs through the development of postcolonial studies in Chinese mainland over the past three decades (1997-2024). And then, it traces the history of the combination of postcolonial theory and translation process research. I also explain the theoretical foundation of the combination of the two through the analysis of its significance. Moreover, this research summarizes the main concepts involved in postcolonial translation studies. Finally, the article further looks forward to the development trend of postcolonial translation in the post-epidemic era.

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Zhong, Zhenhao. "Identity and Diaspora: An Overview of Postcolonial Translation Studies in Chinese Mainland (1997-2024)." Arabic Journal for Translation Studies 3, no. 9 (2024): 120–31. https://doi.org/10.63939/ajts.m8ppkv61.

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Postcolonial studies have a history of nearly half a century throughout the world, and have been applied to major issues such as Orientalism, modernity, national culture, black female criticism, race and class. In the English-speaking countries, the introduction of post-colonialism into translation studies began in the 1990s. Because of its novel theoretical perspective and strong application in translation criticism, it has begun to attract widespread attention from Chinese translation researchers. This article first combs through the development of postcolonial studies in Chinese mainland over the past three decades (1997-2024). And then, it traces the history of the combination of postcolonial theory and translation process research. I also explain the theoretical foundation of the combination of the two through the analysis of its significance. Moreover, this research summarizes the main concepts involved in postcolonial translation studies. Finally, the article further looks forward to the development trend of postcolonial translation in the post-epidemic era.

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Khan, Maryam, Asad Ali Babar, and Muhammad Ahsan Raza. "Othering, Racism, and Stereotyping: A Postcolonial Analysis of Wole Soyinka's Telephone Conversation." Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences 3, no. 3 (2022): 216–23. https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/vws6vz68.

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The research analyzes Wole Soyinka's poem "Telephone Conversation" using the Postcolonial framework as a tool of analysis. Wole Soyinka's writings germinate the concerns of Postcolonial African identity from the rigid Western world lens. The Postcolonial approach views racism and colonialism as discursive practices. After years of freedom and racial struggle, African people are still far from realizing their individuality as a stable superior self. Racism is persistent in Postcolonial individual identity. African poetry has been influential in speaking out the heart of Africans in reclaiming their identity and self. The current research culminated and explored the relationship between Orient and the Occident; the relation between the black renter and the white landlady. The study has interpreted Soyinka's poem through the Postcolonial view of Othering, Stereotyping, and Racism, which threatens black identity in the poem's context. The analysis yields that prejudice towards the non-Western community prevails in social contact between the colonizer and the colonized.

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Muthaiah, Gaddala. "The Evolution of Identity in Postcolonial Indian English Literature: A Study of Select Novels." International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention 13, no. 10 (2024): 01–05. http://dx.doi.org/10.35629/7722-13100105.

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The evolution of identity in postcolonial Indian English literature reflects the complexities of India's transition from colonialism to independence, highlighting the fluidity of personal and collective self-definition. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of identity through a critical analysis of three seminal novels: Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children (1981), Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things (1997), and Amitav Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines (1988). These works delve into the interplay between history, memory, and national identity, revealing how postcolonial Indian writers negotiate the legacies of colonialism and the emerging realities of a sovereign nation. Rushdie’s use of magical realism and allegory in Midnight’s Children illustrates the fragmented and hybrid nature of identity in a diverse, newly independent India. Roy’s The God of Small Things examines the intersections of caste, gender, and politics, while Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines explores borders, migration, and the subjective nature of memory. Through these novels, the paper argues that identity in postcolonial India is not a fixed construct but a dynamic and evolving process shaped by historical, cultural, and socio-political forces. The study highlights how Indian English literature continues to engage with these complex issues, contributing to broader discussions on postcolonial identity.

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Iqbal, Muhammad, Umair Ahmed Khan, and Shozab Ali Raza Abbasi. "Cultural Assimilation Leading to Third Space Identity: A Postcolonial Analysis of The Reluctant Fundamentalist." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 629–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(viii-ii).55.

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The present paper analyzes the novel ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ (2007) from the postcolonial perspective in terms of Cultural Assimilation and Third Space Identity. Postcolonial theory features cultural hybridity and conflictive and conflated identities with a specific focus on theorists like Frantz Fanon’s ‘The Wretched of the Earth’ (1961), Edward Said’s, ‘Orientalism’ (1978) and Homi K. Bhabha’s 8‘Location of Culture’(1994). In the postcolonial context, cultural assimilation refers to cultural domination where the dominant culture seeks to erase indigenous culture and identity, whereas the Third Space Identity is the in-between space where cultural identities are hybridized. In ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ Pakistani expatriate, Changes is filled to the brim with the issue of an identity crisis. After 9/11 he questions his American Dream when he experiences the prejudice of Americans against Muslims. The paper will explore the theme of identity consciousness and crisis that leads to hybridization in the selected text by applying postcolonial theory. The focus of the study will be on Cultural assimilation and Third Space identity and will examine ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ the in pre and post-9/11 literary and socio-political milieu.

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Pulami, Manish Jung. "(De) Construction of State Identity through Postcolonial Examination of Geography: A Case Study of Nepal." Tasambo Journal of Language, Literature, and Culture 1, no. 01 (2023): 43–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.36349/tjllc.2023.v01i01.006.

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Postcolonialism on geographical studies encompasses scholarships that draw on postcolonial perspectives to challenge forms of colonial and imperial domination of geographical narratives. The studies within and beyond geography have construed how colonial discourse and discrimination have distinctive spatial dimensions and special effects on the (de)construction of the identity of the states. Thus, applying postcolonial lenses and examining colonial and Eurocentric geographical narratives, the paper aims to deconstruct the state identity. First, the paper introduces postcolonial studies to geography by way of a review of the literature. Then, the paper reviews the Eurocentric geographical architecture to establish modern geography as a western or colonial creation. Additionally, the paper provides a colonial justification for those geographical constructs and paves the way for de-mapping the Eurocentric geographies. Notably, the paper takes a unique case study of Nepal and examines the colonial geographical frameworks the British East India Company constructed during colonisation in the Indian subcontinent. Likewise, the paper outlines the consequential colonial geographical narratives formed due to the colonial discourses and the postcolonial explanation of Nepal’s identity. In the end, the paper presents Nepal’s native geographical identity by comparing Divya Upadesh with that of the colonial narratives. In conclusion, the paper emphasises the Eurocentric and colonial geographical penetration into the knowledge system to construct a state identity and postcolonial approach as the method of deconstructing those identities of the state.

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Briedik, Adam. "A postcolonial feminist dystopia: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale." Ars Aeterna 13, no. 1 (2021): 57–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/aa-2021-0004.

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Abstract Postcolonial criticism offers a radically new platform for the interpretation of science fiction texts. Mostly preoccupied with the themes of alien other and interstellar colonization, the genre of sci-fi breaths with colonial discourse and postcolonial tropes and imagery. Although Margaret Atwood rejects the label of science fiction writer, her dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) explores similar ethical concerns to the anti-conquest narratives of postcolonial authors. Atwood’s identification of Canadian identity as a victim of the former British Empire is challenged by her introduction of a female character rejecting their postcolonial subjugated identity in a patriarchal society. Her variation on dystopian concerns is motivated by sexuality, and her characters are reduced to objects of colonial desire with no agency. The protagonist, Offred, endures double colonization from the feminist perspective; yet, in terms of postcolonial criticism, Attwood’s character of Offred is allowed to reconstruct her subaltern identity through her fragmented narration of the past and speak in an authoritative voice. The orality of her narration only confirms the predisposition of the text to interpretation in the same terms as postcolonial fiction.

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Alzouabi, Lina Taysir. "A Comparative Study of Tayeb Salih’s Season of Migration to the North and Hanif Kureishi’s My Son the Fanatic: The Crisis of Identity in Postcolonial Literary Works." International Journal of Literature Studies 2, no. 1 (2022): 15–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.32996/ijts.2022.2.1.3.

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Throughout postcolonial societies, identity is amongst the most contentious and problematic concerns. The topic of identity in postcolonial literature will be explored in this study, using critical postcolonial theory to examine the complicated topic of identity struggles in Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North (1969) and Hanif Kureishi’s short story My Son the Fanatic (1994). Following a detailed examination, the study highlights the complex concept of hybridity and identity in a neocolonial environment, where a false concept of ‘purity’ defines and establishes identities. The protagonists’ struggles to improve and preserve an identity that straddles the line between complete integration and abandonment of their own culture are depicted in the study. The findings of the study demonstrate how issues occur when the West is placed higher than the East, and the postcolonial self is brainwashed and absorbed by this ideology. According to this study, oriental and occidental identities conflict still exists as long as the West maintains dominance over the East.

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Liu, Runsen, and Ming Sun. "Cultural Identity Reconstruction in the “In-Between Space”: An Analysis of Lee’s Character in East of Eden." Education, Language and Sociology Research 6, no. 1 (2025): p200. https://doi.org/10.22158/elsr.v6n1p200.

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This paper revisits the identity reconstruction of Lee, a Chinese-American character in John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, through the lens of Homi Bhabha’s “In-Between Space” theory and within a postcolonial framework. The study focuses on how Lee navigates racial and cultural marginalization, utilizing cultural performance and discursive practices to transition from an “other” to the spiritual cornerstone of the family community. This process of identity reconstruction demonstrates that Lee reshapes power dynamics by transcending racial and cultural boundaries. However, this transformation does not dismantle binary oppositions; rather, it replaces existing cultural hierarchies with a new power center. By integrating close textual analysis with postcolonial theory, this paper highlights how identity reconstruction in literature reiterates the fluidity of power relations and cultural identity, offering fresh perspectives on identity politics and postcolonial discourse.

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Barbora Starkutė, Ugnė. "Not Enough Sami? The Affects of Postcolonial Identity." Lietuvos etnologija / Lithuanian ethnology 20 (29) 2020 (December 21, 2020): 61–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.33918/25386522-2029003.

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The article explores how people identify with their ‘Saminess’. To understand this better, discourses of affects and emotions around the topic are analysed, particularly shame and inadequacy. They show how people ‘measure’ Saminess in relation to ‘proper’ Sami. I investigate here if this is a fault of a discursive dichotomy between modernity and tradition – the depiction of a traditional indigenous group forming in opposition to a coloniser’s modern identity. Key words: Sami, indigeneity, modernity, tradition, identity.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Postcolonial identity'

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