| ID | 087780 |
| Title Proper | Who would marry a strong woman |
| Other Title Information | a short story by Bhagvaticharan Varma |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Damsteegt, Theo |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Varma's story 'Pata-banethi', a robust young man refuses to marry a female student when he finds out that she is trained in defensive violence, as a virangana. At first sight, the story appears to draw attention to the difficulties women trained like men in fighting will have in getting married and finding a place in society. An analysis of characterisation, however, suggests that Varma's story goes against such a stereotypic male evaluation of strong women, and actually underlines the social and political value of violence controlled by mental strength, a value that can be recognised by both men and women. |
| `In' analytical Note | Modern Asian Studies Vol. 42, No. 6; Nov 2008: p1173-1187 |
| Journal Source | Modern Asian Studies Vol. 42, No. 6; Nov 2008: p1173-1187 |
| Key Words | Who Would Marry ; Strong Woman ; Bhagvaticharan Varma ; Short Story ; Pata - Banethi |