Insurgence Against Patriarchal Hegemony: A Psychological Study On Susanna’s Character Portrayed By Ruskin Bond

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to search on the impact of patriarchy on women’s life which tends to be organised based on gender and the construct embedded in the culture. This paper objective is to investigate the impact of patriarchy on women’s life in general and Susanna’s life in particular in the Indian context of life. The researcher adopts a qualitative research approach to improve their insights into the issues of patriarchy focusing on Ruskin Bond’s novel Susanna’s Seven Husbands (2011). The thematic analysis reveal the impact of patriarchy on women’s life journey unfolds as compelling narratives of resistance against existing systems. Women’s aspirations to achieve comfortable life are often frustrated by the patriarchal norms which are deeply ingrained in the culture. The findings of the paper uphold that male dominance of and excessive subordination of females, domestic and gender-based division of women proclivities among men is the ingredients of a patriarchal society. These issues make the tremendous exploration of psychological innovations to become very strong in their ideas and emotions which are difficult for a long time. The paper explores the psychological dimensions of Susanna’s character in the context of multiple marriages. Her unconventional choice of marrying many times defies societal norms and represents her assertions of control and independence.