Postmodern Ethnicity in Sandra Cisneros’ Caramelo: Hybridity, Spectacle, and Memory in the Nomadic Text
Keywords:
Postmodern, Ethnicity, Sandra CisnerosAbstract
This article analyzes Sandra Cisneros' deployment of postmodern ethnicity in her literary works and public persona. The paper explores how Cisneros uses hybrid motifs to recuperate memory and identity eroded by diaspora and the ideology of the melting pot. Through a detailed examination of her visual displays, language, and cultural artifacts, the author contends that Cisneros transforms ethnic signifiers into second-degree signs, creating a spectacle that challenges mainstream perceptions. The study investigates how Cisneros' nomadic texts, such as Caramelo, critique class and gender injustice while reasserting ethnic pride. Key findings include the dynamic evolution of ethnicity in her works and the transgressive nature of her public appearances. This work demonstrates the significance of Cisneros' contributions to Chicana literature and American cultural studies.
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