A CRITICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE WISH MAKER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF QUEER THEORY
Keywords:
Discrimination, Gender Identity, LGBTQ+, Marginalization, Queer, Sexuality, The Wish MakerAbstract
This study explores the portrayal of queer identity in Ali Sethi's novel "The Wish Maker" through the lens of queer theory. The study delves into the intricate portrayal of queer identity and its navigation within a patriarchal society. By focusing on the character Zaki Shirazi, the research examines how societal norms and expectations precipitate marginalization and exclusion of individuals with queer identities. The study sheds light on the traditional concept of binaries, highlighting the privileged and unprivileged status associated with these binaries, and how they contribute to the marginalization of queer individuals. Through a qualitative approach, this research investigates the complex dynamics of gender and gendering, revealing how these constructs lead to marginalization and discrimination of individuals with queer identities. By analyzing selected passages from the novel, the study demonstrates how "The Wish Maker" challenges the notion of fixed and inherent categories of sexual identities, underscoring the complexities and nuances of queer experiences in a society that systematically marginalizes non-heterosexual orientations and gender identities. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of queer theory thereby promoting a more inclusive identity.
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