Examining Alterity Dynamics Through the Conceptualisation and (Re)Construction of Social and Political Enemy in Post-Independent Francophone African Literature
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Th?ophile Munyangeyo, Examining Alterity Dynamics Through the Conceptualisation and (Re)Construction of Social and Political Enemy in Post-Independent Francophone African Literature, Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 12, 4, 2024, 67 - 89Download Item:
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The exploration of alterity in francophone African literature offers a rich and
multifaceted understanding of identity dynamics and cultural hybridity. By examining the
impact of post-independence socio-political landscape, this study provides critical insights into
the complexities of otherness. Through the lenses of conflict and postcolonial theories,
functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and comparative analysis, the thematic perspective
provides a deeper understanding of how the concept of the enemy is constructed, negotiated,
and redefined within the alterity framework in francophone African narratives. Using a corpus
of five novels, this study not only enriches our understanding of francophone African literature
but also contributes to broader discussions on identity, power, and socio-political
representation in post-independent Africa. It concludes that the enemy's identity is fluid,
continuously shaped by social interactions and cultural practices, which construct and redefine
individual and collective identities in response to evolving social and political contexts.
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Identities in Transformation , Inclusive Society , International Integration , French Language/Literature , Language and/or Literature, Modern , Literary Criticism , Literature, philosophy and ideologyISSN:
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