Social Constraints and Female Agency: The Role of Culture and Tradition in the Novels of Anita Desai and Arundhati Roy

Social Constraints and Female Agency: The Role of Culture and Tradition in the Novels of Anita Desai and Arundhati Roy

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Brajesh Kumar , Vijaya Khatri

Female Agency, Social Constraints, Culture and Tradition, Indian Literature, etc.

This abstract examines the interplay of social constraints and female agency within the cultural and traditional frameworks in the novels of Anita Desai and Arundhati Roy. Both authors, through their nuanced storytelling, vividly depict the lives of women navigating a patriarchal society. Desai’s works often highlight the internal struggles of her female protagonists, who grapple with societal expectations and personal aspirations. Roy’s narratives, on the other hand, delve into the broader socio-political contexts that shape and sometimes constrain women’s lives. This study explores how culture and tradition both inhibit and inspire female characters in their quest for identity and autonomy. By comparing and contrasting the portrayal of women in Desai and Roy’s novels, the research aims to uncover the underlying themes of resistance, resilience, and the quest for self-realization amidst cultural and traditional pressures. The analysis reveals the complex dynamics between societal constraints and individual agency, offering insights into the broader discourse on gender and identity in contemporary Indian literature.

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"Social Constraints and Female Agency: The Role of Culture and Tradition in the Novels of Anita Desai and Arundhati Roy", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.d201-d208, June-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2406308.pdf

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Research Area: Arts

Country: sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

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