Abstract
This study examines the status of women in the Islamic world, particularly
Afghanistan with reference to Khalid Hosseini’s ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’
through application of feminist literary criticism. Through close reading
analysis method, the qualitative study intends to unfold different forms of
gender discrimination and the response of women to such oppression. The
study uncovers the fact that though Islam has assured the rights of women,
but still Islamic world is juggling in gender politics. The findings of the study
reveal that women, within the aforementioned novel, are represented as
performing stereotypical traditional roles such as caretakers and mothers.
They are subjected to different forms of gender subjugation as physical and
psychological violence, sexual abuse, forceful marriages, preference to have
sons, ill healthcare facilities, marginalization from education and limited
mobility. The novel also shows women’s responses to such inequalities;
acceptance and resistance. Nana (character) accepts her subjugation as her
fate. She defenselessly bears without challenging because of her educational
deprivation which never grants her courage to stand for her rights. While
Mariam and Laila defend for their rights because of Laila’s educational
spirit that enables them to realize their worth and dignity. The thorough
understanding of the text illustrates the positive role of education that
strengthens women to raise their voice against established patriarchal
system.
Tania Shaikh, Dr. Komal Ansari, Dr. Rafique Ahmed Memon. (2018) Subjugated Status Of Muslim Women In Afghanistan With Reference To Khalid Hosseini’s ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns.’, The Women - Annual Research Journal of Gender Studies, Volume-10, Issue-1.
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