Throughout generations, literature has been regarded as an intellectual reflection of life, serving as a medium to give voice to the silent and deprived. Gender inequality has been a persistent and powerful theme in Indian English literature, reflecting the social, cultural, and historical realities of Indian society. Gender inequality, a pervasive issue, has been a focal point for many writers who have personally experienced its ramifications. The literary creation such novels, short stories, poems, etc. are the mirror of society. Gender inequality in Indian English literature reflects evolving societal norms, moving from early depictions of passive, sacrificial women to complex characters challenging patriarchy, with themes exploring domestic confinement lack of autonomy, and the intersection of gender with caste, class, critiquing patriarchal structures while also celebrating female resilience and agency through varied voices from writers like Rabindranath Tagore, Desai and Arundhati Roy. This research paper examines Arundhati Roy’s gender inequality, focusing on themes such as patriarchy, marriage, female identity, silence, resistance intersectionality. By analysing Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things, the paper highlights the evolution of women's portrayal from passive sufferers to active agents of change.
Dr. Vijaya Bhiku Kadam (Mon,) studied this question.