LABOUR ROOM: UNVEILING THE COMPLEXITIES OF MOTHERHOOD AND MARGINALIZATION IN WOMEN'S THEATRE

Vineetha Krishnan

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.i2.2022.3865

LABOUR ROOM: UNVEILING THE COMPLEXITIES OF MOTHERHOOD AND MARGINALIZATION IN WOMEN'S THEATRE

Authors

Vineetha Krishnan Assistant Professor & Head, Department of English, N. S. S. College, Nilamel, Kollam (Dist), Kerala.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.i2.2022.3865

Keywords:

Women’s Theatre, Patriarchy, Motherhood, Childbirth Gender, Cultural Norms, Trauma, Empowerment, Socio-Economic Factors Resistance, Feminist Activism Marginalization

Abstract [English]

K. V. Sreeja’s Labour Room (2003) offers a poignant exploration of the complexities surrounding childbirth and motherhood, addressing themes of gender, class, and societal expectations. The play critiques romanticized myths of motherhood while spotlighting the physical, emotional, and social challenges women endure. Through representative characters, it highlights diverse experiences shaped by socio-economic and cultural factors, emphasizing the material realities of women’s bodies. The play also critiques the patriarchal gaze, exploring trauma, resilience, and solidarity among women. By portraying childbirth as a deeply individual yet universally impactful experience, Labour Room challenges dominant narratives, fostering awareness and advocating for a supportive, egalitarian society.

References

Sreeja, K. V. (2013). Labour room (C. S. Biju & Vibin Krishnan, Trans.). In A. Singh & T. T. Mukherjee (Eds.), Gender, space and resistance: Women and theatre in India (pp. 550–574). D.K. Print world.

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2022-12-31

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Vineetha Krishnan. (2022). LABOUR ROOM: UNVEILING THE COMPLEXITIES OF MOTHERHOOD AND MARGINALIZATION IN WOMEN’S THEATRE. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 3(2), 1028–1031. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.i2.2022.3865

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Volume 3 Issue 2 July-December - 2022

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