أبعــاد
Volume 11, Numéro 1, Pages 521-532
2024-08-04

A Reading Into The Cultural And Social Dimensions Of The Sacred And The Profane In Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb Of Sand (2023)

Authors : Meziane Cherif Amina . Ben Abderrezak Abdelnacer .

Abstract

In the socio-cultural milieu of contemporary India, women grapple with systemic injustices that perpetuate gender-based violence and discrimination. Geetanjali Shree’s novel Tomb of Sand (2022) provides a poignant lens through which we examine the complexities of women’s experiences. This study critically analyzes the portrayal of women within the sacred and the profane, shedding light on their struggles. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study scrutinizes the complex social and cultural interplays at work, leveraging gender assumptions to elucidate the author’s dystopian articulation of the plight of Indian women. Through this lens, the paper engages also with Durkheimian theoretical perspectives to offer a critical examination of the text's portrayal of women oppression.

Keywords

Cultural Critique ; Durkheimian ; Assumptions ; Gender Dynamics ; Indian Women ; Profane ; Sacred