Feminism and Husband-Wife Relationship in Society in Shobha De Novels'

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  • Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh Associate Professor & Head, Department of English & American Studies, K. K. P. G. College, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.3.4.20

Keywords:

Man-woman, Universal, Multitasking, Relationship

Abstract

Shobha De is a wonderful writer because of her extraordinary ability to communicate about extremely delicate aspects of the human condition. She has a unique ability to convey the complexities of interpersonal interactions, particularly those between men and women. Some in India with more conservative views have spoken out against her openness on the subject of sexuality. People are aware of some of her many qualities, but on the whole, they have no idea that she is a complex, multifaceted individual who can deftly juggle a wide range of skills. Traditional readers' opinions on the subject matter of her literature are the last thing you should consider, in my view, so don't bother listening to them. It's likely due to her rising widespread renown as a writer of imaginative prose. Most of her fans like her for two reasons: the content she covers and the unique way she presents it. This study aims to analyze how Shobha De approaches feminist concerns in her writing, focusing on Snapshots in particular. These females have the moxie and good judgement to keep going strong as a couple. Asha Rani and Akshay Arora's romance in Starry Nights (1991) is a great illustration of this sort of pairing. Men don't care about women's uniqueness, compassion, or perspective, but these women want more freedom to make decisions for themselves. They act irresponsibly, such as having extramarital affairs to vent their anger, or they may even do so.

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2023-08-14

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Singh, R. K. (2023). Feminism and Husband-Wife Relationship in Society in Shobha De Novels’. Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities, 3(4), 157–165. https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.3.4.20

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