What is the primary focus of 'Nativism' in postcolonial literature?
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Correct answer: The celebration and recovery of indigenous culture and language as a form of resistance
Nativism seeks to decolonize the mind by returning to pre-colonial traditions, languages, and social structures. Critics like Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o advocate for this as a necessary step to purge the 'colonial virus' from the national identity.
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