Subjugation of Women in Taslima Nasreen's Wild Wind

Abstract

The research paper commences its journey with the hope to unveil the 'patriarchy' in TaslimaNasreen'sWild Wind, an autobiography of her youthful days. When the book was first published in Bengali language in 1999, it ignited controversy and it was banned in Bangladesh. However, the book found its way among the readers outside the native Bengali community. It got overnight fame because of the author's daring documentation and comments. Taslima's sharp observation with a clear-cut perspective revealed the hidden visage of so-called decent society. Hence, the goal of this thesis is to unveil how the patriarchy is operating in an orthodox society. Based on the concepts of feminist theories regarding the definitions and general characteristics of patriarchy, the research paper unveils the oppression of patriarchy and the pitiable condition of women