Esther Katharina Zitterl

My research explores Black British identity through Windrush scandal literature, examining themes of displacement, belonging, and the legacies of colonialism within the context of post-Brexit Britain. Drawing on postcolonial theory, particularly the writings of Paul Gilroy and Stuart Hall, I investigate how contemporary authors respond to sociopolitical shifts and engage with the evolving discourse on race and identity.

Windrush, Postcolonial Literatures, Postcolonial Studies, Black British Literature, Cultural Studies, Intersectionality, Gender Studies

GAIN Gender & Agency Prize 2024 for the master's thesis "The Windrush Generation Revisited: How Black British Women Are Reclaiming the West Indian Narrative," awarded by the University of Vienna's research platform GAIN - Gender: Ambivalent In_Visibilities.