In postcolonial theory, Homi K. Bhabha’s concept of the 'Third Space' is significant because it is the site where:
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Correct answer: Cultural identity is negotiated through hybridity and the exchange of difference
The 'Third Space' is an abstract space that allows for the emergence of new cultural identities. Bhabha argues that this space subverts the exoticism of cultural diversity by prioritizing the 'inter'—the cutting edge of translation and negotiation.
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