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@article{189735,
        author = {Misbahul Bahisht and Dr. Kavita Dhirhe},
        title = {Cultural Resistance and Neo-Colonialism in Literature: The Case of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {477-482},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189735},
        abstract = {This article critically examines cultural resistance and neo-colonialism in literature, focusing on the works of Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Ngugi's writings, particularly Devil on the Cross, The River Between, and Petals of Blood, serve as powerful critiques of both colonial and post-independence neo-colonial exploitation. The study highlights how Ngugi uses language as a tool of cultural resistance and portrays the socio-economic and cultural exploitation of the Kenyan people under colonial and neo-colonial influences. The article emphasizes Ngugi's advocacy for cultural liberation as a precursor to political freedom, underscoring the detrimental impact of cultural imperialism and the erasure of indigenous identities. The research demonstrates that Ngugi’s narratives challenge the mimicry and cultural subjugation imposed by imperial powers, advocating for the preservation and promotion of native languages, traditions, and cultural consciousness. This study contributes to understanding the intersection of literature, resistance, and decolonization in postcolonial African societies.},
        keywords = {Cultural Resistance, Neo-Colonialism, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Postcolonial Literature, African Identity.},
        month = {December},
        }