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Unveiling the Autonomous Self: The Representation of the Modern Indian Woman in Contemporary Indian English Fiction

Author(s) Dr. Neeta Mathur
Country India
Abstract This research paper presents an in-depth analysis of the evolving and complex representation of the Modern Indian Woman (MIW) within Contemporary Indian English Fiction (CIEF), spanning the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Moving decisively beyond the archetypal binaries of the passive victim or the idealized goddess, CIEF authors such as Arundhati Roy, ManjuKapur, and AnjumHasanhave forged narratives that foreground the MIW’s multifaceted agency, sexuality, and ambition. This study argues that contemporary fiction utilizes strategies rooted in postcolonial feminism and intersectionality to dismantle monolithic stereotypes, presenting the MIW as a conscious subject actively negotiating the tension between inherited patriarchy, urban modernity, and globalized cultural norms. Through a thematic exploration of career independence, sexual autonomy, the redefinition of marriage, and the influence of class and caste, the paper demonstrates that CIEF acts as a dynamic archive, reflecting and driving the socio-cultural shifts toward recognizing the MIW as an individual defined by complexity, choice, and resistance.
Keywords Modern Indian Woman, Contemporary Indian English Fiction (CIEF), Agency, Postcolonial Feminism, Intersectionality, Sexuality, Patriarchy, Urbanization, Globalization
Field Arts
Published In Volume 4, Issue 1, January-June 2013
Published On 2013-04-11
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