Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Novels: Tools for Teaching Multicultural Literature

Prof. Shivali Singh

VOl-10,Issue-4,July - August 2025

Author: Prof. Shivali Singh

Keywords: Multicultural literature, Pedagogy, immigration, Cultural identity, South Asian Diaspora, gender Roles, teaching Tools.

Abstract: The primary objective of this research paper is to discuss the way in which literary works of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni can be used as an efficient educational tool when teaching multicultural literature. Her novels and short stories with immigrant themes support cultural and gender-related motifs that allow critical student discussion and help the learners obtain multicultural comprehension. The paper evaluates Divakaruni’s literary methods through evaluation of narrative voice and characterization together with thematic analysis of multicultural content. A qualitative research design coupled textual investigation of selected Divakaruni’s works together with a review of multicultural literature scholarship formed the research methodology. Research outcomes demonstrate how Divakaruni’s writings create important chances to teach empathy skills while stimulating logical analysis so learners better grasp modern multicultural life. This paper ends with the author discussing study boundaries while presenting recommended research paths for upcoming investigations.

Article Info: Received: 15 Jun 2025; Received in revised form: 13 Jul 2025; Accepted: 17 Jul 2025; Available online: 21 Jul 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.104.29