Female Muslim Existence in the West. Failure or Emancipation
A critical comparison of Monica Ali's "Brick Lane" (2003) and Kia Abdullah's "Life, Love and Assimilation" (2006)
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Monica Ali's novel explores the complexities of migration and cultural identity through the lens of a second-generation female Muslim writer. Set in London, it delves into the experiences of the Bengali community in Tower Hamlets, highlighting the intersection of cultural and religious backgrounds with themes of female emancipation. The narrative provides a dual perspective on Muslim and Western life in Great Britain, offering insights into the challenges and dynamics faced by Muslim women. Ali's work stands alongside that of notable predecessors in contemporary literature.
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Female Muslim Existence in the West. Failure or Emancipation, Matthias Dickert
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Female Muslim Existence in the West. Failure or Emancipation
- Subtitle
- A critical comparison of Monica Ali's "Brick Lane" (2003) and Kia Abdullah's "Life, Love and Assimilation" (2006)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthias Dickert
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9783668301931
- Description
- Monica Ali's novel explores the complexities of migration and cultural identity through the lens of a second-generation female Muslim writer. Set in London, it delves into the experiences of the Bengali community in Tower Hamlets, highlighting the intersection of cultural and religious backgrounds with themes of female emancipation. The narrative provides a dual perspective on Muslim and Western life in Great Britain, offering insights into the challenges and dynamics faced by Muslim women. Ali's work stands alongside that of notable predecessors in contemporary literature.