Hybridity in Wendell Rodricks' Poskem: Goans in the Shadows

Abstract

The topic of hybridity has been widely worked upon since time immemorial. Various texts based on a wide variety of contexts have been used for the purpose of highlighting and discussing this very aspect of hybridity in them. The term ‘hybridity’ originated from biology and botany, wherein it refers to a crossing between two species by cross-pollination which gives birth to a third “hybrid” species. In the twentieth century, the term extended beyond the biological and racial areas to embrace linguistics and culture. This research begins with an introduction to the author of Poskem: Goans in the Shadows i.e., Wendell Rodricks, and his works. Then it recapitulates the text and moves on towards portraying and discussing the many elements of hybridity from the text. Finally, the work concludes with a few conclusionary statements.