Female Identity and the Quest for Selfhood in Shobha De's Socialite Evenings: A Feminist Study

Dr. Ranjitsing Raysing Bhoi

Feminism, Female Identity, Patriarchy, Selfhood,Marriage, Women's Empowerment

Shobha De's Socialite Evenings presents a compelling exploration of female identity, gender politics, and the struggle for selfhood within the patriarchal structure of contemporary urban Indian society. Through the character of Karuna, the novel examines the emotional, psychological, and social challenges faced by women who seek autonomy and self-realization in a male-dominated world. Karuna's life reflects a continuous quest for individuality as she resists conventional expectations associated with marriage, domesticity, and feminine submissiveness. Her experiences expose the inequalities embedded within marital relationships, where women are often marginalized and denied emotional fulfillment despite fulfilling traditional roles. The novel portrays marriage as a complex institution that frequently restricts female freedom and personal growth. Karuna's dissatisfaction with her emotionally barren marriage motivates her search for alternative forms of fulfillment, leading her to challenge patriarchal norms and assert her independence.The novel ultimately presents the struggle for selfhood as an ongoing process, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, resistance, and autonomy in the pursuit of female empowerment.

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"Female Identity and the Quest for Selfhood in Shobha De's Socialite Evenings: A Feminist Study", JETNR - JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS AND NOVEL RESEARCH (www.JETNR.org), ISSN:2984-9276, Vol.4, Issue 6, page no.b97-b102, June-2026, Available :https://rjpn.org/JETNR/papers/JETNR2606135.pdf

Volume 4 Issue 6, June-2026

Pages : b97-b102

Paper Reg. ID: JETNR_235135

Published Paper Id: JETNR2606135

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Research Area: Arts All

Country: Anand, Gujarat, India

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ISSN: 2984-9276 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.87 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2023

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