The Transnational Turn: How Women Writers are Engaging with Global Flows in the 21st Century

Abstract

In a world characterized by unprecedented global flows, women writers have emerged as powerful voices navigating the complexities of the "transnational turn." This research delves into how contemporary women writers engage with issues of migration, economic inequities, cultural transformation, and transnational solidarity, weaving narratives that illuminate the human cost and creative potential of this interconnected world. The contemporary narratives showcase the emotional weight of diaspora, the complexities of navigating cultural expectations across borders, and the persistent questioning of identity within a transnationalized world. The article explores how women writers engage with global flows, specifically focusing on their nuanced portrayals of the shifting sands of cultural practices and the multifaceted construction of identities in a world interwoven with transnational forces. With its intricate web of transnational forces, women writers have emerged as the cartographers of the 21st century’s interconnected yet dislocated world. The ever-evolving construction of identity amidst a chorus of societal expectations across borders in these narratives is no less than a literary expedition across borders offering insights into the complexities and creative possibilities of the interconnected world.