The Silent Struggle for Self-Discovery: Patriarchy and Feminine Identity in Shashi Deshpande’s That Long Silence

This paper delves into the inner struggle of Jaya, the central female character in Shashi Deshpande?s That Long Silence, as she navigates her roles as a wife, mother and individual in a patriarchal society. It explores the deep-seated gender inequalities and societal pressures that force women into...

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VerfasserInnen: Yadav, Shalini (Verfasst von) ; Rohitashwani (Verfasst von)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: 2026
In: Feminist theology
Jahr: 2026, Band: 34, Heft: 2, Seiten: 169-177
weitere Schlagwörter:B Patriarchy
B traditional roles
B female identity
B Self-discovery
B silence and submission
B gender inequality
B women’s subjugation
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