Analysis of How a Woman is Subordinated in the Web of Culture and Customs in Perumal Murugan's 'One Part Woman'

<p>The idea of feminism is that all genders<br>should have equal rights and opportunities.<br>Feminism seeks to have the same benefits<br>of all the resources that are otherwise easily<br>obtainable for men. The novel talks about a<br>childless husband and wife namely Kali and<br>Ponna. The couple begins their life with<br>happiness and hopes, but their inability to<br>give birth to a child drains their happiness.<br>This article analysis how a woman is<br>subordinated in the web of culture and<br>customs and fails to reclaim her position.<br>Ponna is seen has a barren woman by the<br>society and she is also insulted and ignored<br>by them. Ponna is subordinated as the<br>culture and customs turn against her and<br>name her as a barren woman. She becomes<br>the victim and faces unbearable religious<br>brutality.</p>