Impact of Multiculturalism on Individual Identity in the Case of Muhsin Hamid, The Reluctant Fundamentalist: A Case Study

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2024
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Abstract
The purpose of this research article is to analyze Mohsin Hamid's well-known book "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" in light of multiculturalism, utilizing James Troutman's theoretical framework. The main character, Changez, is a perfect example of how the author depicts concerns about racism, discrimination, identity crises, and violations of human rights that minority communities experience. In order to address racial, ethnic, religious, economic, social, political, and psychological aspects of multiculturalism, the research incorporates a number of epistemological viewpoints from fields such as sociology, anthropology, political science, psychology, and education. It looks at important issues, patterns, and debates in this field. The primary analytical method in this qualitative study is textual analysis, which provides interpretive insights into the research question. Thematic textual analysis is employed to interpret the intricacy; this involves steps such as familiarization, coding, subject generation, theme evaluation, definition, naming, and write-up. The book depicts a number of issues, including racism, identity crises, human rights violations, and prejudice against minority communities. Changez, the main character, serves as an excellent example. The results highlight problems like prejudice against minorities, the brittleness of institutional and political institutions, and the identity crisis that characters in the book like Changez go through. Themes of prejudice, rejection, and identity crises are also highlighted. In addition to providing aesthetic pleasure, the study suggests that more research into these matters enables a more thorough analysis of the text using a variety of theoretical frameworks, including psychological, post-colonial, deconstructionist, and cultural theories
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Authors Abdul Hamid Khan
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Journal Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
Year 2024
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10.47205/plhr.2024(8-III)01
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https://ojs.plhr.org.pk/journal/article/view/963
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