Abstract:
Afro-American novels constitute social, cultural, and economic aspects that deal with
individuality and the social milieu. The novels deal with the exploitation of the black
society, their self, and identity with psychological and socio-economic dimensions.
Pakistani dramas are potent tools for cultural reflection and social commentary by
depicting themes like gender, identity, and power dynamics, contributing to broader
discussions on female identity, social justice, and change. This study analyses Toni
Morrison's Sula and Pakistani minidrama series Razia, written and directed by Mohsin
Ali, from the perspective of feministic cultural discourse analysis. This study unravels
the complexities of female identity in Toni Morrison's novel Sula with the Pakistani
minidrama series by analyzing feminist cultural discourse. This study analyzes both
works through the theoretical underpinning of different scholarly articles, but mainly
lies in Judith Butler's work Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity.
Sula depicts the complexities of African American womanhood, and defying cultural
and traditional gender norms results in its protagonist's exclusion from society. Razia
portrays the contemporary struggles of Pakistani women against the patriarchal
structures and seeks to stand against the rigid cultural norms of the society. This study
reveals the universal challenges women face in asserting their identities against
patriarchal oppression despite their cultural differences.
