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Echoes of Patriarchy: The Fate of Women in Classical Hindu Narratives

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Patriarchal ideals depicted in religious texts often undermine female autonomy and reinforce oppression.
Analysis focuses on key narratives like Shakuntala, Kaikeyi, and Sita, showcasing their struggles against societal norms.
Employing feminist hermeneutics, the study critiques socio-religious structures constraining women’s roles in these texts.
The findings advocate for reinterpreting traditional readings to foster a deeper understanding of women's experiences in religion.

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Critical examination of female characters in The Ramayana and Abhijñāna Śākuntalam reveals patriarchal influences, suggesting opportunities for subversion.

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Yashvi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4759931b076d99fa6d9b4 https://doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2025.10.4.17

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Critical examination of female characters in The Ramayana and Abhijñāna Śākuntalam reveals patriarchal influences, suggesting opportunities for subversion.

Echoes of Patriarchy: The Fate of Women in Classical Hindu Narratives

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Echoes of Patriarchy: The Fate of Women in Classical Hindu Narratives

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