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@article{191943,
        author = {N. Sarathapritha and Dr. M. Noushath},
        title = {Generations in Transition: Exploring Cultural Identity in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Queen of Dreams},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {8602-8604},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191943},
        abstract = {Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, an Asian American writer deeply rooted in her Bengali heritage, masterfully bridges Eastern and Western cultures through evocative storytelling. In Queen of Dreams (2004), Divakaruni explores the tension between tradition and modernity, focusing on the experiences of Indian immigrants in America. The novel examines how characters navigate dual identities and cultural integration, highlighting generational conflicts and personal growth. This paper analyzes how Divakaruni portrays the complexities of cultural identity through the lens of an Indian-American family, offering insights into the immigrant experience and the interplay between heritage and contemporary life.},
        keywords = {diasporic identity, cultural integration, generational conflict, hybrid identity, cross-cultural dynamics},
        month = {January},
        }