The Role of Literature in Challenging Cultural Imperialism

A Postcolonial Study

Keywords: Cultural Imperialism‎, Empire‎, Literature‎, Subjugation, Resistance

Abstract

The reality of cultural imperialism is a subject that has been extensively explored by many scholars. Many writers have written out their thoughts about this crucial topic. In this sense, it is imperative to understand that imperialism would not exist without the establishment of an Empire. However, all dominated territories have experienced a high level of cultural imperialism; and this structure has affected their lives, history, identity, uniqueness, and the way they live. The truth is that the superior force subjugates the weaker one and imposes its culture over it and this is where the theorization of cultural imperialism begins to come into form. However, this mindset of cultural imperialism has made the modern superpower to continue to influence the way other nations of the world live even without the cultural consensus. The expansion of the modern Empire brought about colonialism and eventually led to cultural imperialism. The writers have tried to write in a way that reflects the resistant spirit in which the literature is used in challenging this peculiar phenomenon. It is in this sense this study examines how literature becomes an effective weapon in challenging cultural imperialism—a new form of imperialist system that we experience in recent times.

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Published
2022-02-10
How to Cite
Danail, A. (2022). The Role of Literature in Challenging Cultural Imperialism. Cihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(1), 35-39. https://doi.org/10.24086/cuejhss.v6n1y2022.pp35-39
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