The Portrayal of Women in the Works of Kamala Markandaya
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Kamala Markandaya is a prominent Indian author whose works delve into the complex lives ofwomen, focusing on their struggles within traditional societal frameworks. Her narratives often explorethemes of gender, tradition, modernity, and the shifting dynamics of power. Markandaya’s femaleprotagonists grapple with cultural conflicts, familial expectations, and the desire for independence. Thispaper examines how Markandaya’s portrayal of women reflects the broader societal struggles women face,with a particular focus on the themes of tradition, modernity, and women’s world.
Author: Dr. Abhinandan G. Pakhmode
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930686472
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