Malaysia And The Author: Face-to-face With The Challenges Of Multiculturalism

M. M, Raihanah (2009) Malaysia And The Author: Face-to-face With The Challenges Of Multiculturalism. International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies (IJAPS), 5 (2). pp. 1-21. ISSN ISSN: 1823-6243

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Abstract

Multiculturalism, or the plurality of ethnicity and culture, a colonial legacy, is still a contested issue in present day postcolonial Malaysia. The lack of ethnic interaction in plural Malaya has had repercussions on various spheres of society. This paper considers the impact of Malaysia's management of diversity on the country's literary scene. The paper addresses how multiculturalism presents a challenge for Malaysian writers in English both in their choice of language and in their representation of society. The conclusion drawn from the discussion highlights that through their 'authorial-defined' social reality, Malaysian writers in English take distinct yet constructive efforts at representing the personal, communal and national needs of the people.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > P1-1091 Philology. Linguistics(General)
Divisions:	Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM Press) > International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies (IJAPS)
Depositing User:	Mr Firdaus Mohamad
Date Deposited:	03 May 2018 06:47
Last Modified:	03 May 2018 06:47
URI:	http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/40274

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