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Gender Discrimination in the Novels of Shashi Deshpande

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Item Code: HAE704
Author: Nitu Minz
Publisher: Satyam Publishing House, New Delhi
Language: English
Edition: 2023
ISBN: 9789391993979
Pages: 155
Cover: HARDCOVER
Other Details 9x6 inch
Weight 300 gm
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About the Book

Gender Discrimination in the Novels of Shashi Deshpande" is an insightful and thought-provoking book that delves deep into the issue of gender inequality in Indian society. Written by an expert in English literature, this book offers a literary analysis of the theme of gender discrimination as explored in the works of one of India's most renowned authors, Shashi Deshpande.

The book comprises six chapters that offer a comprehensive study of gender discrimination, social stereotypes, and women empowerment in Indian society. The first chapter introduces the topic and sets the tone for the rest of the book. It provides an overview of the key themes and issues that the book will explore.

Chapter two presents a literary analysis of gender discrimination in the novels of Shashi Deshpande. The chapter critically examines the way in which Deshpande portrays the experiences of women in a patriarchal society and the impact of gender discrimination on their lives.

Chapter three focuses on women's empowerment and how it can help to eradicate gender discrimination. The chapter explores the role of education, social and economic empowerment, and political representation in promoting gender equality.

Chapter four delves into the impact of social stereotypes on gender discrimination. The chapter examines the way in which stereotypes about gender roles and expectations contribute to gender inequality in Indian society.

Chapter five offers a critical analysis of gender discrimination in Indian society. It examines the root causes of gender inequality, the impact of traditional attitudes and beliefs, and the role of culture in perpetuating gender discrimination.

The final chapter concludes the book by summarizing the key findings of the research and offering recommendations for addressing gender discrimination in Indian society. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gender studies, Indian literature, and social justice issues.

About the Author

Dr. Nitu Minz, an accomplished author and Assistant Professor of English at Ramgarh College, Ramgarh (A constituuent unit of Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh). With a passion for literature and a love for teaching, Dr. Minz has become a respected authority in the field of English studies.

Dr. Minz began her academic journey at Carmel School, Giridih, where she received their 10th-grade education. She then went on to study at St. Xaviers School, Hazaribagh, where she earned her 12th-grade degree. Pursuing her passion for English, Dr. Minz obtained a B.A. (Honours) in English from Women's College, Ranchi, followed by an M.A. from the University Department of English, Ranchi University.

Not content with just a Master's degree, Dr. Minz decided to further their education, earning a Ph.D. in English from Ranchi University with a research focus on the topic of "Human relationship in the novels of Shashi Deshpande". This deep dive into the study of English literature further solidified Dr. Minz's reputation as an expert in the field.

Alongside their academic pursuits, Dr. Minz also earned a B.Ed. from Ranchi College and has been a Counsellor in IGNOU for UG and PG courses since 2015. In addition to their academic quali- fications, Dr. Minz has also qualified for the JPSE exam, which allowed her to join Ramgarh College as an Assistant Professor.

Foreword

Gender discrimination has been established a universal phenomenon in which someone is treated unequally on their gender. It is often rooted in preconceived false societal and personal notions about what gender is and how gender should look or how gender is performed. Gender discrimination includes harassment and discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or gender expression. It has became a burning issue in the present times and writers of all literature are raising their voices on this Gender Discrimination. Shashi Deshpande, the living dynamic women writers in Indian English Literature has presented in her novels gender discrimination, modern Indian Women's search for these definition about the self and society and the relationship that are central to women.Dr.Nitu Minz in this present book has shown how Shashi Deshpande's novels deals with the theme of the quest for a female identity. She has shown how Shashi Deshpande analysis the universal significance of the women's problem transcending the feminist perspective. The realistic delineation of women as wife, mother and daughter, their search for identity and sexuality as well has been very nicely focused in the book.

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