Race, Beauty Standards, and Success: Deconstructing Societal Constructs in ‘Americanah’
“Americanah,” written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a novel that intricately explores themes of race, identity, immigration, and the concept of home. Through the lens of its main character, Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who migrates to the United States for higher education, the novel delves into the complexities of navigating racial identity in both … Read more