Sankal, Sapne Aur Sawal

Renowned author Sudha Aroras thoughtful and creative writing has championed womens issues and concerns. Instead of repeating preconceived demands or clichd feminist slogans, she believes in ensuring womens respectable, equal status with men in an open, dynamic, and modern society. Sankal, Sapne Aur Sawaal (Sankal, Sapne Aur Sawaal) is a collection of essays selected from the authors writings over the past twenty years. Readers will witness the courage to transcend the shackles and forbidden thresholds of society, which have been held captive by prejudice and taboos for centuries. The need for and legitimate demand for a natural space for urban and regional women within the Indian social landscape and its traditional boundaries is the driving force behind these essays. The themes of these essays are as diverse and multifaceted as the expanding horizons of todays woman. The author has a keen eye for every aspect of domestic and social exploitation, from religion, media, film, and communalism to homosexuality, acid attacks, suicide by educated girls, and property rights. She believes that in todays rapidly changing society, a womans time cannot be confined within a limited framework. Sudha ji grapples with numerous questions on a variety of issues. In this postmodern and global era, Sudha Aroras effective intervention against the consumerist view of the female body can be highlighted. Written in extremely simple and straightforward language, the readability and commitment of these articles ultimately constitute their greatest success and significance.