Cultural Hybridity in Ira Trivedi's There's No Love on Wall Street

Abstract

This thesis entitled "Cultural Hybridity in Ira Trivedi's There's No Love on Wall Street" indulges into the complexities of cultural identity and immigration through the lens of postcolonial theory. Focusing on Ira Trivedi's novel, the research explores how the protagonist, Riya Jain, grapples with a sense of dislocation, identity crisis, and diasporic pain exacerbated by the pressures of mimicry in a Western, male-dominated environment like Wall Street. By applying postcolonial theory, particularly Homi Bhabha's concepts of cultural hybridity and colonial mimicry, thisthesis seeks to fill this scholarly gap. Trivedi's narrative offers a poignant examination of the emotional and cultural costs associated with assimilation into a dominant culture, as Riya navigates between her Indian heritage and the demands of a foreign professional world. Through rich character dynamics and symbolic settings, the novel illustrates the challenges and opportunities inherent in negotiating multiple cultural identities. Ultimately, Trivedi's work encourages a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity and a more inclusive understanding of identity formation in today's globalized society, highlighting the ongoing relevance of postcolonial perspectives in contemporary literature and cultural discourse. Keywords: Cultural hybridity, identity crisis, postcolonialty, immigration, Mimicry