The 1984 Anti-Sikh Violence: Narration and Trauma in Language and Literature
In this revolutionary manuscript, Ritika Singh unveils an extensive theoretical examination of both fictional and factual narratives concerning the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India. Employing an innovative interdisciplinary lens, Singh skillfully intertwines insights from neurobiology, sociology, psychology, and literary criticism, presenting a novel and cohesive exploration of trauma within storytelling. The narrative plunges into profound themes, including the marginalization of the Sikh identity, the intricacies of multisensory recollections, physical manifestations of trauma, the distinct experiences of women, abhorrent sexual violence, and the rippling effects of trauma across generations. Singh's sharp investigation transcends simple silence, probing into the dynamics of agency and the complexities of remembrance. This groundbreaking text stands as an indispensable resource for those intrigued by memory and trauma analysis, Sikh studies, South Asian literary discourse, gender theory, postcolonial critiques, and the realms of political sociology. Singh's contribution is pivotal to the burgeoning domain of trauma and memory within literature, providing crucial perspectives for both academics and learners.
- Author: Ritika Singh
- Publisher: Routledge India; 1st edition (15 October 2024)
- Genre: Cultural Studies
- ISBN: 978-1032451299
- Pages: 248 pages