I am not that women---Kishwar Naheed
Q. Explain the views of
Kishwar Naheed on the exploitation of the women.
(or)
What is the revolt of
Kishwar Naheed in her poem ‘I am not that woman”?
(or)
How are women
exploited in a male dominated society according to Kishwar Naheed?
Kishwar Naheed was a great
poet of Pakistan. Her poem” I am not that Woman” presented the picture of a
woman who was exploited by society. It could be her father, her brother or even
her mother- in- law who suppressed her. She was confined to the four walls of
the house. Her activities were restricted only to the domestic work. Nobody
paid any attention to her voice. She was crushed in the name of meaningless
customs and traditions. She was bought and sold in the name of chastity. She
was treated worse than an animal. Even the parents considered her a burden
which resulted in early marriage.
The speaker was very conscious of
her exploitation. She did not want to identify herself with the man on the
poster who was selling socks and shoes. She was against the concept of woman
being treated as a commodity in the male dominated society. She was aware that
the oppressor roamed free as the breeze, but she was crushed by the weight of
customs and traditions. She said that light could not be hidden in darkness.
She angrily said that chains could not stop her fragrance. The society treated
her as a commodity.
She was married off to get rid of
a burden. She stated that the nation of captive minds couldn’t be free. She
wanted to prove her own identity and existence. Thus the poem revealed the
rebellion spirit of the speaker.
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Best Regards,
Sasi Kumar....
Sasi Kumar....
Thank you sir.sir some words are missing
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