UNVEILING THE THEME OF IDENTITY IN POST-COLONIAL WRITINGS OF PAKISTANI WOMEN FICTION WRITERS

Abstract

This study unveils the theme of identity in the works of Pakistani women fiction writers. The main purpose is exploring the postcolonial writings of women fiction writers with specific focus on theme of identity. The representative texts by five well known women fiction writers: Bapsi Sidhwa, Sara Suleri, Kamila Shamsie, Muneeza Shamsie, and Uzma Aslam Khan were selected. This qualitative study uncovers the complex ways in which these writers narrate and treat the theme of identity in the context of colonialism and its aftermath.A postcolonial feminist approach was utilized to demonstrate how these authors express a quest for their authentic identities. The key aspects are characterized by feelings of dislocation, fragmentation, and defiance. The findings show how these writers challenge prevailing narratives and stereotypes. They provide valuable insights into the experiences of Pakistani women. This study adds to the body of existing postcolonial literature by emphasizing the importance and literary contribution of Pakistani women's writings in studying and understanding of the theme identity, which serves as a central theme in postcolonial fiction.