Reimagining Chinese Diaspora in Jamaica: Identity, Politics, and Rebellion in Kerry Young's Pao

Author(s)	Srishti
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the dynamics of the Chinese diaspora in Jamaica through an analysis of Kerry Young's novel Pao. The influx of Chinese immigrants to Jamaica in the mid-nineteenth century, primarily from the Hakka ethnic group, shaped their evolving relationship with both Jamaica and China. As each generation emerged, the concept of a "homeland" became less relevant, giving way to a shared sense of connection and affinity as diasporic Chinese and Jamaican Chinese. The novel's protagonist, Yang Pao, embodies the challenges faced by the Chinese diaspora in Jamaica during a time of historical and political change.
Keywords	Chinese Diaspora, Caribbean Literature, Kerry Young, Pao, Identity, Political Consciousness, Rebellion, Chinese
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2023
Published On	2023-05-31
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.3358

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