Echoes of Identity: Unravelling the Acculturative Journey in “The Woman Warrior” And its Implications for Inter-generational Cultural Dynamics
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This in-depth investigation explores the subject of giving women's narratives priority, with an emphasis on the acculturation gap that develops between succeeding generations of women. This research sets out to navigate the complex terrain of identity construction against a background of deep cultural variety, anchored in the ideals of authenticity, intersectionality, and varied representation in the novel ‘The Woman Warrior’. It reveals the complex tapestry of experiences that define women's lives via a painstaking examination of their stories. At the core of this work lies the importance of investigating the links between women's narratives and the wide-ranging effect of cultural shock. These stories serve as a lens through which to explore the complex consequences of cultural adaptation and the resulting alteration of identities. The research offers an acculturative perspective through which the intricate process of identity building develops within the complicated context of immigration by intimately interacting with these narratives
Authors: Javeriya Javed Baloch, Dr Umaima Kamran
Institution: Quaid-i-Azam University
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409450618