NEGOTIATING IDENTITIES: CULTURAL CONFLICT AND ASSIMILATION IN AN AMERICAN BRAT

Abstract

This article examines Bapsi Sidhwa's An American Brat through the lens of identity negotiation, cultural conflict, and assimilation. It highlights the protagonist Feroza Ginwalla’s journey from Pakistan to the United States and her transformation as she navigates the cultural dichotomies of tradition and modernity. By exploring themes of diaspora, gender, and familial expectations, the paper argues that Sidhwa offers a nuanced critique of cultural hybridity and the struggles of immigrant identity. The article also discusses the broader implications of Feroza’s experiences for understanding identity in transnational contexts.