The Impact Of Globalization On Indian Diasporic Fiction: Themes Of Cultural Homogenization And Resistance

Abstract

Globalization has profoundly influenced Indian diasporic fiction, introducing themes that reflect the interplay between cultural homogenization and resistance. This paper explores how Indian diasporic authors negotiate the tension between assimilation into global cultures and the preservation of indigenous identities. By examining select works of writers like Salman Rushdie, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Bharati Mukherjee, this study analyzes the thematic undercurrents of cultural homogenization and resistance. The paper delves into how diasporic fiction critiques globalization’s tendency to erode cultural specificity while also showcasing individual and communal strategies to assert cultural uniqueness. Through a detailed examination, this paper demonstrates that Indian diasporic fiction serves as a platform for reimagining identities in a globalized world.