POSTCOLONIAL THEMES AND CULTURAL HYBRIDITY IN SOUTH ASIAN

Abstract

This research paper explores the prominent postcolonial themes and the concept of cultural hybridity within South Asian literature. It examines how South Asian writers articulate the complexities of identity, displacement, and resistance in the aftermath of colonial rule. By analyzing selected literary works, the study highlights the negotiation of tradition and modernity, the impact of colonial legacies, and the emergence of hybrid cultural identities that challenge fixed notions of nationalism and ethnicity. The paper emphasizes the dynamic interplay between indigenous cultural elements and colonial influences, revealing the multifaceted experiences of South Asian societies in their quest for self-definition. Through this exploration, the research contributes to a deeper understanding of how postcolonial literature serves as a critical platform for articulating cultural pluralism, diasporic realities, and socio-political transformations in South Asia.