Conflicts in Relationships with Respect to English Literature and Female Perspective

Abstract

Abstract: Though the principle of gender equality is enshrined in the constitution of India, though the women are provided equal rights that of men, though the women are allowed to get education, though the women are considered one of the most important asset for the nation but still the questions that remain unanswered are how far does it matches the reality? How far women and their interests are kept in mind? Are their emotions even considered emotions or just considered and ignored as mood swings. In this paper we will study about conflicts in relationships in respect with english literature and female perspective. We will study about how feminism is included or excluded in the works of literature. Feminism is about women getting equal rights and opportunities as men without spoiling or dominating the rights of men. But though there are so many measures taken to promote feminism in a positive way still we come across novels, poems, dramas and so that somehow creates false image of women and portrays women as an inferior character therefore we will study in detail the role of women in famous works of english literature mainly in the play Hayavadana by Girish Karnad and the play Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Hayavadana is a typical Indian play that hold various themes wherein we will be focusing on women as an object and Twelfth Night on the other hand is a western play, also having various themes but the key theme will be patriarchal dominance over female emotions leading to relationship conflicts. We are aiming to study that how sometimes literature set gender roles and promotes gender inequality and women inferiority. Ultimately this portrayal leads to certain other issues that women find offensive. It leads to self doubts and under confidence in women. As women are shown sensitive and powerless in the books of literature the society starts to accept her as inferior and dependent and this leads to conflicts and problems between women and society, women and family, the downfall and abuse in the relationship and so on