PROGRESSIVE STANCE IN SOCIAL REFORM: A CRITICAL STUDY OF INDIRA BAI
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i1.2023.3899Keywords:
Widow Remarriage, Social Reform, Colonial India, Caste System, Women’S Emancipation, Progressive LiteratureAbstract [English]
This research article critically examines Indira Bai, a progressive novel that reflects the social and cultural dynamics of colonial India. Centered on the life of a Brahmin girl born into a conservative yet affluent family, the narrative highlights themes of gender inequality, caste prejudices, widow remarriage, and individual agency against oppressive societal norms. The article explores the transformation of Indira Bai, a widow, into an empowered individual through education and social support. By investigating the novel's progressive stance, the paper aims to shed light on the broader socio-political implications of reformist literature in 19th-century India.
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