Representation of Women in the Fiction Written by Indian Authors

Vidushi  Parmar

doi:10.36676/978-93-94411-57-9

Authors

Ms. Vidushi Parmar

Assit.Prof. at Maharana Pratap Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Haryana

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36676/978-93-94411-57-9

Keywords:

Portrayal of women, literature, Goddesses, Indian fiction, societal attitudes, classical era, Ramayana and the Mahabharata

Synopsis

Portrayal of women figures in literature has been as old as literature itself. Women images reflected in literature have been generating much curiosity and discussion since the ancient times. In mythology- both the eastern and the western- women have variously been allotted secondary positions. Many folk and mythological traditions of the world have perceived women more as sexual objects rather than real flesh and blood human beings. Consequently, the concept of their rights was quite limited and notion of their freedom was totally blurred. There were many stereotypes associated with the women images of early and medieval literature and the façade that emerged was, by and large, regressive. They could either be all benevolent saints or all annihilating fiends. Many times, they were held responsible for the loss of lives, property, and also for the occurrence of all destructive wars. The Goddesses often utilized their powers to seek revenge.

Chapters

Introduction

Ms. Vidushi Parmar
Women Right Movements and the Rise of Feminism

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Women in Indian Literature

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Shashi Deshpande: The Outburst of Suppressed Middle Class Women

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Anita Desai -her Women and Ecology

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Arundhati Rao: The Radical Voice of the Subdued Women

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