Title: Globalization Authority: Fragmentation of Self and Disturbance of Religious Identity from Distortion to Extremism in Amin Ben Batta’s “Overdrive”
Aya HAFDALLAH
Laboratory of the Composition and Research
Unit in Reading Theories and Curricula, University
of Biskra, Algeria
Amel DAHNOUN
University of Biskra, Algeria
Abstract
Globalization stands as a pivotal reality deeply ingrained within diverse ideologies, exerting significant influence across political, social, and cultural dimensions. Central to its impact is the concept of religion, pivotal for its role in reshaping societal identity structures. This study seeks to investigate the implications and consequences of globalization on the religious landscape, employing a descriptive-analytical approach to the novel Overdrive by Amin Ben Battha. The research critically examines the narratives of Jewish and Christian believers before and after the alteration of sacred texts, explores the proliferation of discourses centered on violence, extremism, and the rejection of moderation within Muslim communities, and ultimately considers globalization’s objective of eroding religious distinctiveness in favor of a unified global identity ideology. Furthermore, the study critiques the condemnation of unfettered public freedoms by transforming monotheism into a mere ideological belief.
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Keywords:
Amin Ben Batta’s Overdrive, disurbance, distortion, Extremism, fragmentation of the self, Globalization, religious identity
How to Cite this Paper:
Hafdallah, A., & Dahnoun, A. (2024). Globalization Authority: Fragmentation of Self and Disturbance of Religious Identity from Distortion to Extremism in Amin Ben Batta’s “Overdrive”. Atras Journal, 5(2), 49-60
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