Feminist Thought in ‘Kalmaram’ Novel

Abstract

The novel 'Kalmaram', written by writer Thilagavathi, won the Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2005. In this novel, which is set to depict the living conditions of construction workers, Writer Thilagavathi sheds light on the plight of women in the society in the construction industry through female characters. Thoughts related to the woman in situations like gender equality, gender discrimination, women who are deceived by marriage, fighting for their rights, being convicted of the mistakes which have not been done, women of social concern, women who develop the knowledge of others, a society that sacrifices women by hiding the truth, innovative women, women who seek – give comfort, novelty women, and women who are capable of self-determination are pointed out. It expresses to the readers of the novel an understanding about women, self-confidence, social concern, and gender equality.