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Representation and Resistance
South Asian and African Women's Texts at Home and in the Diaspora
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The book explores the interplay of colonial and national narratives in shaping gender identity through the lens of Western-educated African and South Asian women’s literature. It delves into how these texts reflect resistance against dominant cultural constructs, offering insights into the complexities of identity both at home and within the diaspora. By examining various literary works, it highlights the unique experiences and voices of women from these regions, contributing to a broader understanding of gender, culture, and post-colonial discourse.
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Representation and Resistance, Jaspal Kaur Singh
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- 2009
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- Title
- Representation and Resistance
- Subtitle
- South Asian and African Women's Texts at Home and in the Diaspora
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jaspal Kaur Singh
- Publisher
- University of Calgary Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781552382455
- Category
- About Literature, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the interplay of colonial and national narratives in shaping gender identity through the lens of Western-educated African and South Asian women’s literature. It delves into how these texts reflect resistance against dominant cultural constructs, offering insights into the complexities of identity both at home and within the diaspora. By examining various literary works, it highlights the unique experiences and voices of women from these regions, contributing to a broader understanding of gender, culture, and post-colonial discourse.