Research Article

The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity

Volume: 15 Number: 2 December 31, 2025

The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity

Abstract

The article aims to juxtapose the connection of postcolonial subjectivity and autobiographical memory, examining the interplay of spatial locations and personal experiences. The method of the study unfolds as an autobiographical exploration of my own life as a subject, which began with a move away from Pakistan at the age of sixteen in the year 2008. It acknowledges the universality of migration while focusing on the unique interweaving experiences of my own journey, giving rise to a sense of unknowable resilience. With this backdrop, the article seeks to reexamine concept of self-narration, by striving into the postcolonial subjectivity. Addressing the term “postcolonialism” as a transition line, the article highlights the potential of postcolonial subjectivity in fostering alternative possible arguments. Rather than seeking general meanings or definitions, the focus lies in viewing postcolonialism as a “return” that enables various self-narration. By doing so, first, I reviewed postcolonial literature to examine how self-expression plays a role in returning to self? Secondly, I reflected on my personal memory as findings to construct my argument. I included fragments of my memory and first impressions from my first visit to Pakistan after living in Turkey for about 15 years. The purpose of these finding is to argue the complex nature of postcolonial subjectivity as a form of return to self. It connects experiences from different places and times, propose an alternative methodology for making sense of both known and unknown experiences through a journey of self-narrative.

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Thanks

Prof. Dr. İzzet Duyar

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social and Cultural Anthropology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

August 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 2

APA
Siddiqui, W. A. (2025). The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology, 15(2), 42-56. https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW
AMA
1.Siddiqui WA. The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity. Euras J Anthropol. 2025;15(2):42-56. https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW
Chicago
Siddiqui, Waseem Ahmad. 2025. “The Unknown Resilience and Untimely Return to the Self As a Form of Postcolonial Subjectivity”. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 15 (2): 42-56. https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW.
EndNote
Siddiqui WA (December 1, 2025) The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 15 2 42–56.
IEEE
[1]W. A. Siddiqui, “The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity”, Euras J Anthropol, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 42–56, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW
ISNAD
Siddiqui, Waseem Ahmad. “The Unknown Resilience and Untimely Return to the Self As a Form of Postcolonial Subjectivity”. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 15/2 (December 1, 2025): 42-56. https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW.
JAMA
1.Siddiqui WA. The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity. Euras J Anthropol. 2025;15:42–56.
MLA
Siddiqui, Waseem Ahmad. “The Unknown Resilience and Untimely Return to the Self As a Form of Postcolonial Subjectivity”. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology, vol. 15, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 42-56, https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW.
Vancouver
1.Waseem Ahmad Siddiqui. The unknown resilience and untimely return to the self as a form of postcolonial subjectivity. Euras J Anthropol [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;15(2):42-56. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA26RU44CW