The Image of Modern Women in Select Works of Shobha De: A Critical Study
Keywords:
Women, Feminist, Society, Modern, Patriarchal, Shobha DeAbstract
Women are a vital part of human society. No country or society can thrive without women active engagement in overall development. Although women responsibilities in society vary by culture and age, one fact is universal: women have never been treated equally with males; instead, they have been suppressed, oppressed, and enslaved. However, the Modern Indian lady
is a diverse creature, more educated and aware than her predecessor, though many aspects of the modern Indian lady appear to be missing out on our rich past. This paper aims at the quick evolution of the Modern Indian Woman in the select works of Shobha De, who is defined as an urban, educated, middle-class Indian woman whose rise corresponded with the equally rapid
growth of India middle classes. The "Feminist Movement" has significantly impacted women social standing today.
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