RESISTANCE AGAINST GRAND IDEOLOGY AND SUPPRESSIVE DISCOURSE OF WHITE SUPREMACY IN THE KINDEST LIE

Abstract

It is a well-accepted fact that race and colour are only deceptive symbols and notions that influential groups in society use to justify denying anyone's basic human rights and excluding them from society. The research begins by looking at role played by African American community in defining tactics to resist political exclusion, falsified information, & unjustifiable segregation by white supremacy and its discussive practises in Nancy Johnson novel The Kindest Lie. Theoretical groundwork for the textual study of the chosen novel is provided by postmodernism. Lyotard's (1979) concept of scepticism to metanarrative and deconstruction of major ideologies is worth mentioning. Study shows that Black Americans use specific tactics to challenge system that cares white supremacy; they take on strong organizations and challenge structural prejudices. On other side, white supremacy is built on intolerance and disrespect for other social groups and the belief that Black people are naturally inferior and should not be treated equally. The African American people and freedom fighters made plans to cope with subtly exiting racism & discursive practices of white supremacy by focusing and promoting their own culture and history.