JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
2025-01-20
Empowerment and Resilience: Women's Roles in Kuvempu's Malegalalli Madumagalu
Geethanjali P, Ashalatha M, Srilalitha M. K
This paper explores the depiction of women's roles and their inherent resilience in Kuvempu's Malegalalli Madumagalu (The Bride in the Mountains), a novel that captures the nuances of rural life in Karnataka's Malnad region in the early 20th century. Through an examination of key female characters, the study delves into the societal and cultural frameworks that shape their lives, reflecting how women navigate, adapt to, and subtly challenge societal norms. This work contributes to Kannada literature by offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of women's experiences within a traditional-rural setting.
Malegalalli Madumagalu, Women's Roles, Rural Karnataka, Kannada Literature