Women's life issues in Ira Prema's collection of women-centric short stories
இரா.பிரேமாவின் பெண் மைய சிறுகதைகள் தொகுப்பில் பெண்களின் வாழ்வியல் சிக்கல்கள்
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https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33262.52805Abstract
For two millennia, Tamil literature has reflected the life, culture, and both inner and outer experiences of the Tamil land through the voices of both men and women. While the number of works by women is comparatively small, female poets hold a significant place in the Tamil literary tradition and boast a long and notable lineage. Despite this rich heritage, the undeniably pervasive patriarchal mindset within Tamil society has historically limited women's opportunities, confining them to domestic roles and restricting their access to education. This analysis draws upon narratives found in Prema's 2004 collection, Feminist Stories.
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Prema, Feminist Stories, Kavya Publishing House, Chennai. M.P.2004
Thayammal Aravanan, Woman Today- Yesterday- Then, Tamilkottam, 1987
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இரா.பிரேமா, பெண்ணிய கதைகள், காவ்யா பதிப்பகம், சென்னை. மு.ப.2004
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