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The Location of Culture

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994

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How does Bhabha’s use of “ambivalence” shape the way we understand colonial and postcolonial identities? What role does it play in the text?

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How does Bhabha challenge traditional ideas of cultural authenticity? What are the strengths and limitations of his analysis?

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How does Bhabha explore the idea of colonial violence and resistance?

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