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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
A cross-cultural perspective in literary studies: Cultural hybridity, identity, and diasporic experience
Authors
Dr. Premlata Singh Mahilange
Abstract
In an increasingly globalized world, the cross-cultural perspective
provides an essential framework for comprehending how cultural exchanges impact
human identity, literary expression, and social experience. Literature emerges
as a crucial area for exploring the difficulties of cultural interaction and
transformation as civilizations become more intertwined due to migration,
colonial history, and transnational exchanges. Using Homi K. Bhabha's theory of
cultural hybridity as well as psychological and cultural comparative models,
this paper explores cross-cultural theory as an analytical tool in literary
studies. The document explores how individuals and communities interpret
meaning within intersecting cultural systems, particularly through literary
works like Anita Desai's "Bye-Bye, Blackbird" and V.S. Naipaul's
"A House for Mr. Biswas." It highlights how the protagonists navigate
liminal spaces where traditional values meet modern Western influences, leading
to hybrid identities that challenge static notions of belonging. Literature is
portrayed as a medium to convey the psychological and emotional dimensions of
cross-cultural interactions. The paper argues that cross-cultural perspectives
enhance understanding of multicultural coexistence by addressing issues of
power, adaptability, and resistance, thereby illuminating the complexities of
cultural interaction in postcolonial and migrant literature, essential for
contemporary literary research.
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Pages:109-110
How to cite this article:
Dr. Premlata Singh Mahilange "A cross-cultural perspective in literary studies: Cultural hybridity, identity, and diasporic experience ". International Journal of English Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 109-110
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