Female Subjection and Protest in Jaspreet Singh’s Chef

Abstract

Chef, a historical novel by Jaspreet Singh has its roots anchored in the patriarchal society. This research in Chef explains the prevalent domination of females and examines the uprising tone of protest and sense of resistance against of patriarchal Indian society during the time of partition violence and Kashmir conflict, especially by the female characters Rubiya and Irem. It studies the passivity and subjugation of females as well as the emerging rebellious and dominant role of conscious female characters. Rubiya and Irem have proved themselves as the rebellious figure through their radical action, which is strong challenge to the patriarchal custodians.