Portrayal of Gender Inequality and Female Empowerment in "One Indian Girl" by Chetan Bhagat
Author : Yogesh Kumari Madhukar
Abstract :
For too long, a moiety of the populace of the macrocosm as women has been held captive by patriarchal societies, patriarchal attitudes of men, irrational orthodox traditions and religious superstitions. Due to these misconceptions, women had to bear the brunt of socio-economic, political discrimination. Various feminist writers exposed the malfeasance and discrimination against women in their writings, inspired by which women commenced elevating their voice for their rights. A girl who is born and raised as a woman in a patriarchal culture has the choice and the power to reject the stereotyped sexual identity that society has assigned her in order to assert her human rights. One Indian Girl, one of Chetan Bhagat's books, finest exemplifies this subject because Radhika Mehata, the Indian girl who serves as the protagonist's spokesperson throughout the story, is the focus of the story. The author has won praise for the deft way in which he uses his novels to portray such personal and societal issues for debate. The purpose of this research paper is to examine how Chetan Bhagat's book "One Indian Girl" depicts gender inequity and female empowerment. The protagonist's experiences and difficulties, societal expectations placed on women, and the examination of issues like cultural standards, career objectives, and interpersonal relationships will all be covered in this essay. This research study aims to comprehend the author's depiction of gender dynamics in current Indian society and its implications for female empowerment through a close reading of the novel, supported by critical analysis and pertinent theoretical frameworks.
Keywords :
Gender inequality, female empowerment
