جۆری توێژینهوه : Original Article
نوسهران
1 English Department, College of Education, Charmo University, Kurdistan Region – Iraq
2 Language Center- Erbil Polytechnic University, Kurdistan Region – Iraq
پوخته
Hybrid culture is the blending and fusion of elements from different cultural backgrounds, resulting in a cultural identity that reflects the diversity of a community or an individual. The study uses postcolonial approach to explore the concept of hybrid culture as a powerful tool of resistance against assimilation, with a specific focus on Leslie Marmon Silko's novel, Ceremony (1977). In the context of Native American cultural preservation, the study highlights the transformative capacity of blending diverse cultural elements which enables individuals to navigate the complexities of the modern world while fortifying their cultural identity. The research examines how hybridity empowers Native Americans to resist assimilation by incorporating traditional practices and beliefs alongside Western influences, fostering solidarity within their communities. Through the lens of Ceremony, the study stresses the enduring spirit and the invincibility of Native American communities in their ongoing struggle against cultural erasure. By showcasing the resilience of these communities, Ceremony exemplifies cultural resilience
وشه بنچینهییهكان
ناونیشانی توێژینهوه [English]
Hybrid Culture as a Resistance Tool against Assimilation in Silko’s Ceremony
نوسهران [English]
- Akam Mohammed 1
- Azad Sharif 2
1 English Department, College of Education, Charmo University, Kurdistan Region – Iraq
2 Language Center- Erbil Polytechnic University, Kurdistan Region – Iraq
پوخته [English]
Hybrid culture is the blending and fusion of elements from different cultural backgrounds, resulting in a cultural identity that reflects the diversity of a community or an individual. The study uses postcolonial approach to explore the concept of hybrid culture as a powerful tool of resistance against assimilation, with a specific focus on Leslie Marmon Silko's novel, Ceremony (1977). In the context of Native American cultural preservation, the study highlights the transformative capacity of blending diverse cultural elements which enables individuals to navigate the complexities of the modern world while fortifying their cultural identity. The research examines how hybridity empowers Native Americans to resist assimilation by incorporating traditional practices and beliefs alongside Western influences, fostering solidarity within their communities. Through the lens of Ceremony, the study stresses the enduring spirit and the invincibility of Native American communities in their ongoing struggle against cultural erasure. By showcasing the resilience of these communities, Ceremony exemplifies cultural resilience
وشه بنچینهییهكان [English]
- Hybrid Culture
- Cultural Resistance
- Assimilation
- Colonization
- Native American Identity
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