Gynocritical Approach to Anita Desai's Fasting Feasting

Abstract

In the name of patriarchy, women are exposed to as many hardships and challenges as possible. Numerous ideologies and literary trends have grown significantly throughout the twentieth century. Particularly in the field of gender studies, female authors speak much about societal injustice and the psychological afflictions faced by women throughout the world. Female authors who speak out much on sexual harassment and domestic abuse include Shashi Deshpande, Kamala Markandaya, Kamala Das, and many more. Anita Desai is one of them and identifies as a feminist who has been considered a renowned novelist in contemporary Indian literature and explores much through her powerful writing. This paper aims to focus on the Gynocritical Approach to her novel, Fasting Feasting.