Displacement and hybridity in post-colonial theory

Abstract EN

The main concern of this research paper is to shed light on the Postcolonial Theory and show its effect on literary criticism, regarding its political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions.

The paper is divided into three parts.

The first part demonstrates the definition of the Postcolonial theory, and how it represents a new form of Colonialism.

Moreover, this part states a comparison between Colonialism, Postcolonialism, and Neocolonialism.

The second part depicts how ―Displacement‖ is considered an outcome of Colonialism.

In addition, the second part clarifies the causes which motivate people to immigrate whether economically, politically, educationally, or for other causes.

Also, this part describes how ―Exile‖ is regarded as a result of displacement, and what follows it of a state of ―Nostalgia‖.

The third part of this research paper tackles the issue of ―Hybridity‖, showing the cultural diversity among different societies.

This part illustrates the existence of negative Arab stereotypes in Western systems of knowledge and representation.