postcolonialism

The contemporary British novelist of Pakistani descent Hanif Kureishi (1954), a highly prolific writer, expresses his artistic credo through a character, a theatre producer, who claims that an artistic work can be successful if it discusses the topical issues of race, class and sex through farce. Kureishi"s seven novels deal with these problems in varying degrees. His best novel so far, The Buddha of Suburbia (1990), encompasses them all in a very impressive way. By focusing on the topical issue of race in present-day Britain Kureishi enriches contemporary British fiction.

Postcolonial literary works by women examine leaving their homeland, enslavement, suppression, rebellion, variance, ethnicity, sexism, location, and reactions to British imperialism and the USA's crucial control conversations, as well as the basic realities of language and communication that gave rise to all of this. Postcolonialism is not opposed to what it includes; instead, it opens up new avenues of research and knowledge. This research sheds light on the intricacies of gendered, racial, and cultural identities in the wake of colonialism by elevating the voices and experiences of postcolonial women. It also contributes to continuing discourses within feminist theory and postcolonial studies. In the end, it makes the case that in order to imagine more inclusive and fair futures, it is critical to magnify a variety of tales and viewpoints.

This study analyzes Kiana Davenport’s “Shark Dialogues” through postcolonial and ecocritical frameworks, exploring Hawaiian identity, cultural hybridity, and environmental stewardship. At its core is Aloha 'Āina – a philosophy of love and respect for the land – which serves as a foundation for cultural survival and resistance against colonial forces. The novel features hapa (mixed-ancestry) characters who challenge colonial narratives while reflecting the complexities of modern Hawaiian identity. These characters embody the tension between indigenous roots and foreign influences that shape contemporary Hawaiian culture. Davenport connects Hawaiian struggles to broader indigenous movements against ecological and cultural exploitation. This study argues that “Shark Dialogues” redefines Hawaiian identity by creating a framework that unites environmental sustainability with indigenous resistance. Reading on “Shark Dialogues” contributes to ecological justice and decolonization discussions in postcolonial contexts.