ANALYZING THE SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED NATURE OF RACISM AND THE STEREOTYPING OF MUSLIMS AS MINORITIES FOCUSSING ON KAMILA SHAMSIE`S NOVEL ‘’HOME FIRE ‘’ APPLYING CRITICAL RACE THEORY

Abstract

This research paper aims at analyzing the socially constructed nature of Racism, focussing on Kamila Shamsie`s  novel ‘’Home Fire ‘’. Applying Critical Race Theory (CRT), the study is being carried out to examine how race operates as a system of power and oppression. The paper starts by exploring the historical transformation of race from a biological concept to a socially constructed concept. The research investigates the discriminated attitude towards Muslims in the Western societies, exploring negative stereotypes and Islamophobic attitudes. Drawing insights from ‘‘Home Fire’’ the study offers a better understanding of the discrimination experienced by Muslims in the western world. Through a critical lense, the research highlights the systemic nature of discrimination towards Muslims in the west intersecting with gender, class and nationality. By applying CRT principles, the study aims to challenge prevailing discourses and reveal the harmful effects of racial categorization. The research employs an exploratory approach with qualitative analysis, following MLA style.