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| TITLE | A Critical Study: An Examination of How Literature Reflects Gender Encounters in Indian Society |
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| ABSTRACT | Literature acts as a compelling medium for reflecting societal structures, norms, and changes, especially concerning gender interactions. The gender perspective examines how an individual's gender influences their relationships, social standing, and available opportunities. Gender impacts every aspect of an individual's or society's private, social, and economic life, as well as the various roles that society assigns to both men and women. This research provides a critical analysis of how Indian literature depicts gender dynamics, focusing on the changing representation of masculinity, femininity, and non-binary identities throughout different eras. By examining the works of prominent Indian authors such as Sudha Murty, Ruskin Bond, Mahasweta Devi, and Amitav Ghosh, this study explores the intersectionality of gender, culture, and power within literary narratives. It underscores how traditional texts either uphold or contest patriarchal values, whereas contemporary literature presents more nuanced insights into gender roles and identities. Characters defined as male and female are often depicted in contrasting ways within literary works. The research also examines the historical progression of gender themes in Indian literature, tracing transitions from mythological and classical representations to modern discussions of gender fluidity and resistance. This study aims to unveil the profound consciousness embedded in literary works through a comparative approach, revealing how gender interactions both influence and are influenced by Indian society. |
| AUTHOR | KIRAN MALAV, DR HITKARAN SINGH RANAWAT Research Scholar, Sangam University, Rajasthan, India Associate Professor cum Assistant Dean, Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India |
| VOLUME | 180 |
| DOI | DOI: 10.15680/IJIRCCE.2026.1401092 |
| pdf/92_A Critical Study An Examination of How Literature Reflects Gender Encounters in Indian Society.pdf | |
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