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Title SILENCE AND RESISTANCE: A FEMINIST CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF THE FEMALE SUBALTERN IN SOUTH ASIAN FICTION

Author(s) Ms. Hadia Khan

Abstract ABSTRACT Thesis Title: Silence And Resistance: A Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis of the Female Subaltern in South Asian Fiction Woman is a subject of debate in South Asian society. She is the victim of male power, self - esteem, ego and supremacy. The roots of resistance lead to oppression, as subaltern woman is the one who is oppressed, marginalized, subjugated, exploited and dominated. This research involves the theory of Subaltern and method of Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis to the study of South Asian fiction. The researcher's main focus is to explore the elements of female resistance in the selected literary texts. Gayatri Chakrovarty Spivak's theory of 'Subaltern' is selected as a theoretical framework for this research. Michelle M. Lazar's method of "Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis" is employed to analyze the silenced voices of female subaltern in the chosen texts of South Asia. Three major issues such as power, gender and ideology are essential for this research. The analysis of text is viewed from the standpoint of subaltern female, with focus on gender domination, power politics and ideology. The research is delimited to three texts; 'The Holy Woman', 'The Dowry Bride' and Brick Lane'. The intent of the researcher is to figure out the grounds that disrupt the position of the female subaltern. The findings reveal the position of the subaltern women. The writers have effectively represented the resistance of silenced female subaltern in their texts. These writers have brought to the forefront the muted voices of female gender representative of three cultures of South Asia. This research will be helpful in raising the consciousness level of the female gender to make them understand and believe in themselves and to be aware of their legal rights.

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Department English

Language English

Publication Date 2020-01-09

Subject English Literature

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