Female Agency and Resistance in South Asian Literary Works: A Study of "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" by Arundhati Roy

AbstractThis research paper explores the themes of female agency andresistance in the context of South Asian literature, with a focus onArundhati Roy's contemporary novel, "The Ministry of UtmostHappiness." The paper analyses how the novel illustrates thecomplexities of female identity within a patriarchal society andhighlights the various forms of resistance that women embody.Through an examination of the characters and their narratives, weargue that "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" not only depictsthe struggles faced by women in South Asia but also celebratestheir resilience and agency in challenging societal norms.Keywords: Female Agency-Resistance-Intersectionality-UrbanResistance-Marginalization-Social Justice-Identity