HRMARS - Bhabha’s concept of hybridity has been influential in various fields of studies, such as post-colonial, cultural studies, or literature theory, providing a framework for understanding the complexities of cultural identities in a globalized world and has also challenged the notion of cultural identity. However, it is important to note that Bhabha’s concept of hybridity has been subject to critique and debates. This paper aims to shed light theoretically on the circumstances that define the difficulties and effects of hybridity on Peruvian cultural identity. This paper makes the case that, although some forms of hybridity have beneficial effects on its spread, there are drawbacks, such as its degradation, cultural erosion and/or lack of cultural authenticity. As a result, Bhabha’s concept of hybridity challenges fixed notions of ‘culture’ and ‘identity’ highlighting the complex and transformative nature of cultural production; where mimicry, ambivalence, third space, and hybridity provide analytical tools for exploring ways in which cultures negotiate their differences and/or resist cultural erosion.
Patron et al. (Fri,) studied this question.