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This paper examines cultural hybridity in the novels of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, focusing on identity negotiation among immigrants.

May 7, 2026International Journal of Novel Research and DevelopmentOpen Access

Mapping Cultural Hybridity in the Selected Diasporic Indian English Novels

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This analysis explores identity negotiation in selected works by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, highlighting cultural hybridity among immigrants.

This paper examines cultural hybridity in the novels of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, focusing on identity negotiation among immigrants.
Analyzed primary texts including 'The Mistress of Spices' and 'Before We Visit the Goddess'.
Reviewed secondary scholarly resources relevant to cultural hybridity and diasporic identity.
Investigated thematic elements of identity crises and cultural assimilation in characters.
Identities of first-, second-, and third-generation immigrants reflect complex negotiations between home and host cultures.
Divakaruni’s characters portray significant identity crises, influencing their cultural assimilation processes.
The analysis underscores how diasporic literature mirrors contemporary multicultural realities.

Gaikwad et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This analysis explores identity negotiation in selected works by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, highlighting cultural hybridity among immigrants.