Rattlings from the gender prison: A look at contemporary Indian children's literature

Authors

Siriporn Sriwarakan

Publication Date

2010-01-01

Abstract

This paper analyzes selected works of Indian children's literature, both short stories and novels, to tackle the problem of sexism. Sexism constitutes discrimination between the sexes, preventing girls and women from their full emotional and intellectual development in their struggle for a full humanity in their own right. This struggle finds representation even in contemporary children's literature. The main characters in the works selected for this presentation are nearly all female, though one interesting case involves the evolution of a male protagonist in gender awareness. The female protagonists are strong and determined while the male protagonist learns to recognize the power of woman. He also becomes awakened and frees himself from stereotypical gender roles.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.ARV.23.1.5

First Page

71

Last Page

84

Recommended Citation

Sriwarakan, Siriporn (2010) "Rattlings from the gender prison: A look at contemporary Indian children's literature," Asian Review: Vol. 23: No. 1, Article 6.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.ARV.23.1.5
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/arv/vol23/iss1/6