17, February 2025
Feminism and Identity in the Novels of Shashi Deshpande
Author(s): Dr. Abhinandan G. Pakhmode
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Associate Professor, Head, Dept of English, Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts , Commerce, and Science Deori. Dist- Gondia, Maharashtra State (India)
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202502007 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202502007Abstract
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Shashi Deshpande is one of the most significant voices in Indian English literature, known for her compelling exploration of the inner lives of women. Her works examine the complexities of gender, identity, and the ways in which women negotiate patriarchy, marriage, and personal aspirations within a traditional society. This paper analyses how Deshpande's female characters navigate these challenges, focusing on her themes of feminism, identity, and the evolving roles of women in post-independence India. By exploring her novels like The Dark Holds No Terrors (1980), That Long Silence (1989), and The Binding Vine (1992), the paper reflects on Deshpande's portrayal of women’s struggles for self-realization and their journey toward independence and self-empowerment.
Feminism, Identity Crisis, Gender And Patriarchy, Oppression, Tradition Vs. Self-Expression
Dr. Abhinandan G. Pakhmode (2025); Feminism and Identity in the Novels of Shashi Deshpande, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-2, Pp.34-36. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/
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