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The first female recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, Amrita Pritam articulated the social plight and sexual aspirations of women.
Amrita Pritam, hailed from pre-partition India. Her works – the celebrated ‘Ode to Waris Shah’ and ‘Pinjar’, her most acclaimed novel, were inspired by the mindless bloodbath of 1947 Partition and the barbarous physical abuse women suffered on both sides of the border.
Amrita wrote prolifically both in Punjabi and Hindi. Her oeuvre comprised of over 75 books – several anthologies of poetry, short stories, autobiographies and novels – all of which are marked by a deep humanism and sensuousness.
In Amrita’s works, we find defiant women protagonists who strive to break free from the proscriptive social norms imposed by a patriarchal setup, as also a candid exploration of the feminine sexuality.
Why we find her inspiring:
– Because she was the first feminist writer Punjab ever had
– Because she strove to give Punjabi women an identity and voice that went beyond conventional narratives
– Because she held her own against narrow-minded, gender discrimination
– Because she lived life – vividly and on her own terms
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
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Trigger Warning: This deals with domestic violence, suicide, and violence against women, and may be triggering to survivors.
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