"Postcolonial literature is the literature by people from formerly colonized countries, originating from all continents except Antarctica."
Analyzes authors from former colonies, considering their works within cultural, political, and social contexts.
Colonialism: The practice of acquiring political and economic control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Imperialism: A policy or ideology of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Nationalism: A sense of pride and identity in one's nation, often linked to the desire for political autonomy or independence.
Identity: A person's sense of self or individuality, often influenced by cultural, social, and historical factors.
Race: A social construct that categorizes people based on physical characteristics like skin color, hair type, and facial features.
Gender: The socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.
Class: A system of social stratification based on income, wealth, and occupation.
Postcolonialism: An intellectual and political movement focused on the legacy of colonialism and imperialism, and its continued impact on society and culture.
Hybridity: The blending of different cultural or social elements to create something new and unique.
Subaltern: A term used to describe individuals or groups who are marginalized or oppressed by mainstream society.
Orientalism: A term coined by Edward Said to describe the Western assumptions and stereotypes about the Middle East and Asia.
Postmodernism: An artistic and literary movement that challenges traditional notions of meaning, truth, and authority.
Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness of countries and cultures through trade, communication, and technology.
Diaspora: A dispersion of people from their original homeland, often due to political or economic factors.
Agency: The capacity of individuals or groups to act autonomously and make their own choices, despite structural constraints.
"Postcolonial literature often addresses the problems and consequences of the decolonization of a country, especially questions relating to the political and cultural independence of formerly subjugated people, and themes such as racialism and colonialism."
"Postcolonial literature is the literature by people from formerly colonized countries, originating from all continents except Antarctica."
"Migrant literature and postcolonial literature show some considerable overlap. However, not all migration takes place in a colonial setting, and not all postcolonial literature deals with migration."
"It addresses the role of literature in perpetuating and challenging what postcolonial critic Edward Said refers to as cultural imperialism."
"A question of current debate is the extent to which postcolonial theory also speaks to migration literature in non-colonial settings."
"A question of current debate is the extent to which postcolonial theory also speaks to migration literature in non-colonial settings."
"A range of literary theory has evolved around the subject."
"Postcolonial literature often addresses the problems and consequences of the decolonization of a country, especially questions relating to the political and cultural independence of formerly subjugated people."
"Postcolonial literature is the literature by people from formerly colonized countries, originating from all continents except Antarctica."
"It addresses the role of literature in perpetuating and challenging what postcolonial critic Edward Said refers to as cultural imperialism."
"However, not all migration takes place in a colonial setting."
"Not all postcolonial literature deals with migration."
"Themes such as racialism and colonialism."
"Postcolonial literature often addresses the problems and consequences of the decolonization of a country."
"People from formerly colonized countries."
"Postcolonial literature originates from all continents except Antarctica."
"Postcolonial literature addresses the problems and consequences of the decolonization of a country."
"A question of current debate is the extent to which postcolonial theory also speaks to migration literature in non-colonial settings."
"Themes such as racialism and colonialism."