21Jan 2026
FEMININITY IN A MARRIED WOMAN: SOCIETAL INFLUENCE AND NORMS
- PhD Scholar, Department of English, Nirwan University, Rajasthan, India.
- Assistant Professor, Department of English, GDC, Bandipora, J and K, India.
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Manju Kapurs novel A Married Woman explores various aspects of femininity including societal forces and evolution of characters. Asthas journey challenges her struggle to reconcile societal expectations with her personal fulfillment, reflecting the inner conflict faced by many women negotiating individual desires and traditional roles. Further, it supports empowerment of womens sexual agency while highlighting aspects of femininity among various generations. This study also exams the impact of Western ideals of femininity on Indian society.
[Shabnum Ara and Aashaq Hussain Zargar (2026); FEMININITY IN A MARRIED WOMAN: SOCIETAL INFLUENCE AND NORMS Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Jan). 420-423] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
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Nirwan University Rajasthan
India
Nirwan University Rajasthan
India






