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American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

ISSN (Online): 2378-7031

DOI: 10.46568/arjhss

Research Article Vol. 10, Issue 1 2024 Open Access

Urbanization’s Impact on Identity in Rupa Bajwa’s ‘The Sari Shop’

Manpreet Kaur

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.