Gender Roles Etched in Jai Sree Misra’s Works

Abstract

In India, gender roles have been deeply rooted in society for ages, constructing the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of the country. Indian culture and tradition have assigned distinctive roles to the expectations of society. Society influences the behavioural patterns of men and women.

Historically, literature has become the culture and has become increasingly scientific and industrial, acting as a preserver of central human behaviours and values. India is a patriarchal society where men hold power positions and authorities, and women are expected to satisfy domestic and caring roles. This kind of attitude, societal norms, and division of labour have made women inactive without education and employment opportunities and men pro-active with ample opportunities, resulting in gender inequality. In spite of the inequalities, there are few references to matriarchal and egalitarian practices in certain communities within India. In this paper, I would like to bring about gender roles etched in Jai Sree Misra’s selected novels, Ancient Promises, Accidents Like Love and Marriage, Afterwards, A Scandalous Secret, and A Love Story for My Sister.