Culture Under Scrutiny
Illuminating Dark Corners Of Child Abuse In Witness The Night
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12951435 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dhruvee Sinha (0000-0002-0883-5702, corresponding author), Zeeshan Ali (0000-0002-9674-4359, National Institute of Technology Patna) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Pages | 5566-5577 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Namibian Studies History Politics Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1863-5954 • E-ISSN: 2197-5523 |
| Publisher | Dewspublication (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.59670/jns.v33i.3343 |
| OpenAlex | W4385990625 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
This research paper delves into the intricate interplay between the cultural context and pervasive patriarchy within Kishwar Desai’s novel, Witness the Night (2010).Focusing on the exploration of gender dynamics and the abuse of girls under 16 years of age, the study unveils the subtle and overt ways in which patriarchy perpetuates an abusive society in India. Employing a comprehensive analysis of the narrative, the paper underscores the role of patriarchal structures in facilitating both systemic and individual abuse against girls, while shedding light on the phenomenon of victim blaming that ensnares victims further. The examination of these interrelated themes accentuates the urgent need for institutionalised change and reform within the cultural and social landscape. By elucidating the complex web of gender-based power dynamics and its implications, this research underscores the imperative of dismantling patriarchal structures to foster a society that upholds gender equity and protects the rights and dignity of women
Art · Context (archaeology · Criminology · Dignity · Narrative · Patriarchy · Political science · Scrutiny · Sociology · Witness · Gender Studies · History · Law · South Asian Cinema and Culture
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |