Abstract Women's writing is the most dynamic channel of modernism and feministic approach in 20th century. The life of woman is marginalized in the patriarchal society. This paper highlights the emotions and ideologies of women. It examines the life of Saroja, the protagonist (female) in Tamarind Mem and Nirmala, a traditional Indian Brahmin woman, and her experiences of survival. Badami effectively portrays Nirmala's life as a woman striving for freedom, not for her, but for the sake of future generations. Initially Badami's heroines live the life under the control of patriarchy, but later on they survive for their freedom and live according to their wishes.
Vasave et al. (Sat,) studied this question.