Abstract

WOMEN IN THE NOVEL 'GANGU' - REBELLION

Dr. K. Jyotsnaprabha

Volume: 1 Issue: 1 2011

Abstract:

The patriarchal dominance complied with Social and Economica explotative bondage existed in the early decades of 20th Century in Telangana area of erstwhile Hyderabad(princely State) in India. Simultaneously the levels of Consciousness were on the rise due to the literary works of many Scholars against the oppression of women in particular and repression of Society in general. Vattikota Alwar Swamy’s eminence came to the fore with his notable work “Gangu” that made the women to resort protest against cultural subjugation. This work in a Novel form, inspired many a feminist writers of the era that resulted in founding a vibrant women’s liberation movement.

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