Social Constructionist Identity Politics and Literary Studies

Gupta, S.

This study presents a critique of social constructionist identity politics, which is distinguished from specific identity-based political positions, from within and with social constructionist commitments. Gupta examines the institutionalization of social constructionist identity politics in literary studies, considering the notions of canonicity.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349352647

DOI: 10.1057/9780230801295

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 259