Diaspora, Hybridity and the Nation: Asian-Australian Perspectives in Literature and Theatre

This project examines the emergence of Asian-Australian cultural politics within the larger context of Australian nationalism, Austral-Asian regionalism and global cultural flows. By analysing writing and performances that are often peripheral to the mainstream arts industry but significant to the national imaginary, this research extends current thinking about issues such as race and race relations, national identity, border security, multiculturalism, reconciliation, diaspora and hybridity. The project will lead to a critical monograph on Asian-Australian cultural production.