Change is a necessary element to any field subjective or objective, to widen its perspective.
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Literature, which was inherently a male dominated field, was revolutionised by the slow intrusion and inclusion of marginalised genders. In earlier days access to literature of any language required a mastery in language which was unfortunately only a privilege that the men of the family had. Yet there were unconventional people, who believed that their daughters deserved as much of right in the field of language as their sons. Many extraordinary personalities were born of this. but unfortunately literary piece written by a woman was looked down upon, considered unequal to the ones written by male. We might as ourselves, how to solve this problem and somehow reach out to people with our words? Could we believe that the society held its prejudice so high and mighty, such cruel and insensible discriminations that people would rather lose their identity than their art? Many are unaware of the fact but, George Elliot (a renowned writer of the West) was indeed a woman. afraid that her books will be overlooked if it had a female author’s name on it, she wrote under the name of a man. Her work was brilliant and flawless, but the society’s stain was her defect. Apart from these issues, the society portrayed its disapproval, bitterness and immense critique towards mention of transgender, bisexual or homosexual identities in fiction. Orlando, Giovanni’s room, picture of Dorian Gray, confessions of a mask and many more literary works were recognised as queer. Queer literature is enjoyed and praised today but the critics make us realise: was it really time that changed out perception towards their magnificence? The only perceptible reason behind this implausible yet stubborn hatred towards a literature form is that they fear its uniqueness. The alienated, forbidden yet much normalised elements in literature had a depth much more humane, emotional, conflicting, beautiful than any ordinary pieces written by cisgender men. The hatred and oppression towards the marginalised gender was for their identity but also for their talent. The patriarchal society is much concerned of how they’ll be in a deep predicament and loss when the marginalised gender has its freedom. Fear of their own mediocrity drives their hatred.
Written by- Juhi Zade Roll no- 279