RAISING DAY TO DAY ISSUES OF INDIAN WOMEN THROUGH FILMS: AN ANALYSIS OF MALAYALAM FILM THE GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN

Abstract [English]

Women’s role in Indian society is still considered only as a housewife. Society has changed for the better but still, there is a dire need for the upliftment of women in society who are not just considered a housewife who will deal with all the household work and have no say in important decisions taken in day to day life and for themselves. The deep-rooted patriarchy and male chauvinism have always neglected women in Indian society and the small issues of daily life are neglected. Media and films have helped in raising gender issues. Still, it has been successful in raising popular and big issues that are generally faced by women while making big decisions in life like making career choices, which has helped in improving the literacy level of women. However, still, an educated woman is still expected to do household chores rather than doing a job. If a woman is working then also she is expected to work at home while the male members are expected to rest after a long tiring day at work. The Malayalam film “The Great Indian Kitchen” directed by Jeo Baby very firmly raises the day-to-day problems faced by women in society which are often neglected but are very important for women. The stigma around menstruation and the deprivation of women's rights is highlighted in the film very aptly. This study will analyse the film “The Great Indian Kitchen” through the content analysis method.