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| author | Dr. Megha Tiwari |
| author_facet | Dr. Megha Tiwari |
| contents | <p>Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies offers a compelling exploration of gender roles and <br>feminism, particularly within the context of South Asian diaspora. This research examines <br>how Lahiri redefines womanhood by portraying female characters who navigate complex <br>intersections of cultural expectations, patriarchal constraints, and personal autonomy. Using <br>feminist literary theory—especially liberal, postcolonial, and intersectional feminism—this <br>study analyzes key female characters such as Mrs. Das (Interpreter of Maladies), Bibi Haldar <br>(The Treatment of Bibi Haldar), and Sang (The Third and Final Continent). The research <br>highlights Lahiri’s critique of traditional gender roles, showcasing how women assert agency <br>and resist societal norms.</p> |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Redefining Womanhood: Gender Roles and Feminism in Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies Dr. Megha Tiwari <p>Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies offers a compelling exploration of gender roles and <br>feminism, particularly within the context of South Asian diaspora. This research examines <br>how Lahiri redefines womanhood by portraying female characters who navigate complex <br>intersections of cultural expectations, patriarchal constraints, and personal autonomy. Using <br>feminist literary theory—especially liberal, postcolonial, and intersectional feminism—this <br>study analyzes key female characters such as Mrs. Das (Interpreter of Maladies), Bibi Haldar <br>(The Treatment of Bibi Haldar), and Sang (The Third and Final Continent). The research <br>highlights Lahiri’s critique of traditional gender roles, showcasing how women assert agency <br>and resist societal norms.</p> |
| title | Redefining Womanhood: Gender Roles and Feminism in Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14845269 |