The study aims to explore the issue of ethnicity, especially in Post-colonial era. It deals with ethnicity as a subject and Post-colonial ethnic behavior because in Post-colonial age the issue of ethnicity has its own significance. Moreover, it deals with problems of Parse community which they faced in sub-continent especially in Lahore, Pakistan.
It also highlights the issue of racism presenting the picture of pre-partition of sub-continent. The data of present research is a novel by Basic Sidhwa, "The Crow Eaters". Its analysis has been done with the help of qualitative method. Moreover, analysis is supported with the theory of Post-colonialism. Henceforth, the study explores the post-colonial ethnicity that, how Parse community had to face ethnic attitude of natives of and also the British rulers. Hence, the present research highlights the theme of ethnicity on the basis of minority, culture, religion and stereotypes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Significance of the study
- Statement of the problem
- Objective of the study
- Delimitation of Research
- Literature Review
- Research Methodology
- Research Questions
- Analysis
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study explores the concept of ethnicity, particularly in the post-colonial era. It examines the significance of ethnicity as a subject, post-colonial ethnic behavior, and the specific challenges faced by the Parsee community in the subcontinent, particularly in Lahore, Pakistan. It also highlights the issue of racism and the pre-partition environment in the subcontinent. The study is based on Bapsi Sidhwa's novel "The Crow Eaters" and utilizes qualitative methodology supported by post-colonialism theory.
- Post-colonial ethnicity in South Asia
- The experiences of the Parsee community in Pakistan
- The impact of pre-partition racism and prejudice
- The role of religion and culture in shaping ethnic identities
- The influence of dominant cultures on minority groups
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides context for the study, explaining how the concept of ethnicity has evolved throughout history. It highlights the significance of post-colonial ethnicity and the challenges faced by minority groups in post-colonial societies. The introduction also introduces Bapsi Sidhwa's novel "The Crow Eaters" and outlines the methodology used in the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the themes of post-colonialism, ethnicity, identity, race, and minority experiences. It explores the specific case of the Parsee community in Pakistan and examines the challenges they faced in the post-colonial era. Key terms include "post-colonialism," "ethnicity," "identity," "race," "minority," "culture," and "religion."
- Citar trabajo
- Zafar Iqbal (Autor), Sundus Javaid (Autor), 2018, Post-Colonial Ethnicity. A Critical Study of "The Crow Eaters" by Bapsi Sidhwa, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/425366
