IDENTITY CRISIS AND CONTESTING STEREOTYPES IN ZOBOI`S AMERICAN STREET
Keywords:
Discrimination, Identity Crisis, Migration, StereotypesAbstract
This study examines the psychological issues that arise as a result of an identity crisis as well as the effects of migration that are causing it. Through the lens of Stuart Hall, it also explores Western perceptions of the Orient and the difficulties that 3rd world country migrant encounter in Western nations. Communities are made up of people who have a lot in common in terms of their values, interests, and beliefs. A lot of individuals think that a community is made up of people who share similar values. On the other hand, the creation of communities depends heavily on the values of identity and homogeneity. The globe has become a global village as a result of innovation and modern technologies. Identity protection is now a concern due to globalization. The American Street By Ibi Zoboi examines the question of identity and the problems that immigrants, especially those from countries like Haiti, Another topic covered in this novel is how the protagonists' struggles with diversity have resulted from their various backgrounds and encountering stereotypical expectations. Since it is so difficult to let go of one's past, culture, and origins, they are unable to move on.
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