Growth of Feminism in Indian English Fiction: Major Nuances

Men in India always had a privileged position in Indian society. They are the torch bearers of the patriarchal system existing in Indian society. They have been in an advantageous position in gaining upper hand over women in almost all matters. Broadly speaking there are three phases in the growth of feminism in India, British Period, Freedom Movement and Post Independence. “Real talk “ about Feminism in India can be attributed to the decades of the 1970s. Feminism, female power, women rights and such terms started to have gravity and seriousness of its own. Men started to hear distinct feeble voices of protest and assertion. This led to significant changes in law and regulations. Indian English writers like Kamla Das, Shashi Deshpande, Ruth Jhabwala, Anita Desai, Kamla Markandeya, Shobha De and many more have often explored what it is like to be a woman in Indian society. Even male writers like RK Narayan, Mulk Raj Ananad, Salman Rushdie have rejected the male hegemony and have discussed women rights. Indian English writers have done monumental work to vent the voice of downtrodden women in Indian society. Though contributing almost half a population, Indian women have been exploited to the core