THE SUBALTERN AND FEMINIST VOICES IN INDIRA GOSWAMI’S SHORT STORY “SANSKAAR’’

Abstract

The events in "Sanskaar" by Indira Goswami take place in Pitambor's rural environment, creating a tapestry of hardships, disputes, and unexpected salvation. This journal explores the complexities of caste, gender, and cultural standards in an effort to dig into the subaltern and feminist aspects present in the story. While Pitambor struggles with his personal issues, the narrative reveals Damayanti's strength as a widow defying social norms. This diary seeks to highlight the feminist undertones that influence the characters' fates and unearth the subaltern voices inside the story through a close examination of their interactions.