An Analysis of Bhabha ‘s Cultural Diversity and Cultural Difference in Morrison’s Text

Abstract

The study probes into cultural differences in American society and investigates cultural differences and diversity through Morrison's texts. It focuses on how African American and white Americans have distinguished cultures. African Americans want to live according to their enriched culture in the land of the white community. However, the white race tries to enforce its culture on African American people. This research highlights the significant issues of cultural diversity. This research describes that every culture has its cultural significance, so the dominant culture should not impose its values on the African Americans. The study delineates that African American culture has values, so the dominant cultures should not impose their values on the African American race. The marginalized community should have the right to enjoy its own culture. This research uses the theory of cultural diversity and cultural differences to analyze the cultural conflict among white and African American communities. Cultural diversity gives rise to multiculturalism and cultural exchange. This research aims to implement the post-colonial theories. Toni Morrison's writings have significant post-colonial elements. Morrison unearths the struggles and problems of American society, and her main concerns remain confined to African Americans. Similarly, post-colonial theories highlight imperialism and colonization. Morrison's text and post-colonial theories both have parallel themes. Bhabha's post-colonial theories provide the strength of this research. The result of the study is relevant to the contemporary world. The white dominant culture is not ready to accept the African American race, and in the culturally diverse society, the black race is facing continuous alienation.

Keywords: African Americans, Multiculturalism, Dominant Culture, Marginalization, Suppression