Invisible Wounds: Analyzing Women's Trauma in Shobha Rao's Girls Burn Brighter
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https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.338791500Keywords:
Women’s Trauma, Feminist Perspective, Societal Norms, Systemic Bias, Insidious Trauma, Secret Trauma, Gender DifferencesAbstract
The current research paper analyses Shobha Rao’s Girls Burn Brighter. It examines the novel's portrayal of female trauma, which is frequently misinterpreted and not acknowledged due to systemic bias and societal norms. The researcher uses a feminist perspective, with a focus on understanding how societal norms and views shape the nature of trauma. It examines the societal structures that promote gender-specific trauma and contribute to the lack of comprehension and acceptance of female suffering. The paper explores "insidious trauma", delves into gender differences, and discusses "secret trauma” to highlight the inadequate representation of women's trauma due to the prevailing class often portraying themselves as victims at the expense of marginalized groups. The findings of the research emphasize the importance of viewing traumatic events beyond extreme occurrences and recognizing the impact of familiar and seemingly normal experiences. It aims to enhance the understanding of women's trauma, prompting the necessity to reconsider the established parameters of defining trauma.
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