Navigating Hybrid Culture and Identity: Indian and the Immigrant Experience in Bharati Mukherjee's Diasporic Narratives

The very paper traces Bharati Mukherjee's novels, specifically focusing on her representations of Western India and the immigrant experience. Being a prominent voice in Indian diasporic literature, masterfully presents the problems of cultural displacement, adaptation and the negotiation of identity in a foreign. With brief analysis of novels like "Jasmine" and Desirable Daughters," this paper explores how author depicts the social, cultural and psychological impact of migration on individuals and families from Western India, especially women, in Western societies. It will analyze the characters' struggles with issues of class, gender and race, as well as their attempts to reconcile their Indian culture and custom with their new realities in the United States. By examining these very novels with diasporic lens, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the multilayered experiences of Indian immigrants and the lasting impact of cultural hybrid identity.