Why “Post-colonialism” for Colonized and “Renaissance” for Colonizers? A Comparative Analysis of Deconstruction and Postcolonialism

Authors

  • Mehvish Muzaffar Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Assistant Professor, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
  • Awais Naveed Visiting Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53575/irjei.v3.01.29(22)326-335

Keywords:

Colonizer, Colonized, Colonialism Deconstruction, Post colonialism

Abstract

The research aims to analyze postcolonial texts from the perspective of deconstruction. It is a theory that aims to seek the differences and hidden motives of any text. Jacques Derrida has given the idea of “Deconstruction” to uncover the hidden realities of the texts. The theory of “Deconstruction” is applied in the context of postcolonialism to explain the fact of subservience even after decolonization. The study applies the qualitative method with Belsey approach of “Thematic Content Analysis”. The study is significant because it negates the hegemony of colonizers after decolonization and it describes the hidden tactics of the term: postcolonialism.

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Published

2022-03-31

How to Cite

Muzaffar, M. ., Ahsan, D. M. ., & Naveed, A. (2022). Why “Post-colonialism” for Colonized and “Renaissance” for Colonizers? A Comparative Analysis of Deconstruction and Postcolonialism. International Research Journal of Education and Innovation, 3(1), 326–335. https://doi.org/10.53575/irjei.v3.01.29(22)326-335