Open Access
American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN (Online): 2378-7031
DOI: 10.46568/arjhss
Urbanization’s Impact on Identity in Rupa Bajwa’s ‘The Sari Shop’
M.A English (Literature), Lovely Professional University, India.
Citation: Manpreet Kaur, “Urbanization’s Impact on Identity in Rupa Bajwa’s ‘The Sari Shop’”, American Research
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 10, no. 1, 2024, pp. 3-5.
Abstract
“The Sari Shop” by RupaBajwa, examining how urbanization influences’s identity in contemporary India. It explores
the protagonist’s journey in reconciling traditional values with modern influences within the bustling city of Amritsar.
The abstract analyzes the conflicts faced by the protagonist, Ramchand, in shaping his identity amidst societal changes,
highlighting the author’s narrative techniques in portraying these complexities. Ultimately, it seeks to illuminate how the
novel vividly captures the struggle of personal identity within a rapidly evolving urban landscape.