Identity In Post-colonial communities : Identity In Post-colonial communities Discussion Class
Lets Define some key words : Lets Define some key words "post-colonial" may refer to the status of a land that is no longer colonized and has regained its political independence (e.g., post-colonial India).
Post-colonial literature is sometimes called "New English literature(s)"), it involves writings that deal with issues of de-colonization or the political and cultural independence of people formerly subjugated to colonial rules.
The Goal of Post-colonialism : The Goal of Post-colonialism The ultimate goal of post-colonialism is combating the residual effects of colonialism on cultures. It is not simply concerned with salvaging past worlds, but learning how the world can move beyond this period together.
Post Colonial Theories : Post Colonial Theories Benedict Anderson’s Theory:
He believes that the concept of “nation” is imaginary and not primordial. He defines a nation as an imagined community.
Antonio Gramsci ‘ theory:
Concept of Hegemony.
Bhabha’s Theory:
Cultural Hybridity
Binary opposition : Binary opposition The colony The colonizer The margin.
East
Orient
Sentimental and static
Uncivilised The centre
West
Occident
Principled and progressive
civilised
Slide 6 : ALL THIS LEADS TO THE CONCLUSION THAT POST-COLONIAL SUBJECTS ARE TRYING TO DECONSTRUCT AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE COLONIZER’S IDENTITY THRUOUGH POST –COLONIAL LITERATURE.