Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies
Throughout history, political instability has been a persistent issue for diasporic communities, exacerbating the challenges they already face. The present research endeavours to examine the impact of political turmoil on diasporic communities, with a particular focus on its role in shaping cultural identity, hybridity, and conflicting loyalties. The present research employs a qualitative analysis to amalgamate a substantial corpus of literature and deduces that diasporas are significantly impacted by political instability and violence, resulting in adverse outcomes such as relocation, trauma, and cultural identity loss. This study delves into the complexity of diasporic identity and the notion of hybridity, frequently linked to diaspora communities. Empirical evidence suggests that diasporic communities frequently experience a sense of estrangement and encounter competing allegiances due to their inability to fully assimilate their cultural heritage into their novel surroundings. Research has demonstrated the significance of comprehending diasporic identities and the obstacles that individuals encounter, particularly within the framework of contemporary political instability.The research findings highlight the need for policymakers and stakeholders to take into account the distinctive perspectives and experiences of diasporas, particularly in light of current political unrest. In order to comprehend and help diaspora groups, it also emphasizes the need for additional research on diaspora identity, cultural hybridity, and competing loyalties.
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Diasporas, Political Upheaval, Culture Differences, Hybridity, Conflicting Loyalties
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(1) Sara Anam
M.Phil. English Literature, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Rana Abdul Munim Khan
Lecturer, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Anam, S., & Khan, R. A. M. (2023). Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(II), 345-354. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).31
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CHICAGO : Anam, Sara, and Rana Abdul Munim Khan. 2023. "Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II): 345-354 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).31
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HARVARD : ANAM, S. & KHAN, R. A. M. 2023. Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 345-354.
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MHRA : Anam, Sara, and Rana Abdul Munim Khan. 2023. "Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 345-354
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MLA : Anam, Sara, and Rana Abdul Munim Khan. "Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.II (2023): 345-354 Print.
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OXFORD : Anam, Sara and Khan, Rana Abdul Munim (2023), "Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II), 345-354
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TURABIAN : Anam, Sara, and Rana Abdul Munim Khan. "Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 345-354. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).31