Colonialism legacy, traumatic experience, and the black female body, an exploration in Jamaica kincaids: The autography of my mother

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2025
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Abstract
This paper explores the intersections of colonialism, trauma, and the black female body in Jamaica Kincaid's The Autobiography of My Mother. Through a close reading of the novel, this study examines how the protagonist, Xuela Claudette Richardson, navigates the complexities of colonialism and its impact on her body and identity. The novel portrays the black female body as a site of colonial violence, exploitation, and trauma, highlighting the ways in which colonialism disrupts traditional cultural practices and imposes its own narratives on the colonized. This paper argues that Kincaid's representation of the black female body challenges dominant colonial narratives and offers a counter-narrative of resistance and survival. By centering the experiences of a black woman in a colonial context, Kincaid's novel sheds light on the often-overlooked perspectives of colonized women. This study draws on postcolonial and feminist theories to analyze the ways in which colonialism shapes the black female body and identity. The findings of this research contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between colonialism, trauma, and the black female body in Caribbean literature.
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Authors Baba James Azan
Journal Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal
Year 2025
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