Transcending Borders: A Transnational Feminist Interpretation of Identity, Agency, and Resistance in Monica Ali’s Novel “Brick Lane”

Author(s)	Anitta Louis
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the application of transnational feminist theory to Monica Ali’s novel “Brick Lane”, which traces the journey of Nazneen, a Bangladeshi immigrant woman navigating the complexities of migration, gender, identity, and cultural adaptation in London. The paper examines how the novel reflects transnational feminist themes, focusing on the intersections of gender, race, class, and culture in the immigrant experience. By analyzing key characters, settings, and plot developments, this study demonstrates how the novel critiques both global capitalism and patriarchal control while offering space for individual agency and transformation. The paper concludes that Ali’s Brick Lane provides a powerful narrative of women's empowerment that highlights the interconnectedness of global and local systems of oppression and resistance, offering valuable insights into transnational feminist perspectives in contemporary literature.
Keywords	Transnational feminism, globalization, economic agency
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-03-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.36919
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g86xdh

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