FEMALE MISOGYNISTIC IN MULK RAJ ANAND, SHASHI DESHPANDE & MEENA KANDASAMY WORKS

Abstract

This paper explores the theme of female misogyny in the works of Mulk Raj Anand,
Shashi Deshpande, and Meena Kandasamy, highlighting their distinct approaches to
women's struggles within patriarchal frameworks. Anand portrays women within the broader
context of social injustices, where misogyny is often intertwined with issues of class and
economic hardship, suggesting that it is a facet of systemic oppression. In contrast,
Deshpande focuses on the domestic realm, illustrating how societal expectations and
traditional gender roles create internal conflicts for women, thus revealing the subtleties of
misogyny in everyday life. Kandasamy adopts a confrontational approach, directly
addressing and dismantling misogyny, depicting her female protagonists as active agents of
resistance against patriarchal norms. Collectively, these authors provide a rich tapestry of
female experiences that critique misogyny while emphasizing empowerment and resistance,
serving as crucial reflections on societal attitudes toward women and advocating for
awareness and action against entrenched injustices across different contexts and eras.