Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2014

Whose Honour is it?

Dr Jyoti Singh

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The present attempts to question the patriarchal norms that thwart the self validation of a woman. Drawing from mythology, fiction and real incidents it would probe howtThe fatal triangle between the religion, orthodox society and  patriarchal mindset is undeniably behind the honour killings and subordination of women and as to why woman has always been the symbol of honour in the patriarchal power structure and  treated as a mere possession.

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Dr Jyoti Singh Whose Honour is it? Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.IV, Issue. III


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