Tradition and Modernity in Shobha De’s Socialite Evenings

Abstract

               Shobha De’s writing gives us a look inside the minds of women and covers a wide spectrum of experiences. She talks on the problems and changes that middle-class Indian women, who make up the vast majority of Indian women, go through. Her main interest is the struggle of women in modern Indian culture. Shobha De, a current feminist voice, has been praised for her realistic portrayal of Indian society. She is a feminist who looks into the life and problems of women. She thinks that Indian women today have a hard time because of old-fashioned ideas that still exist. Marriage has been harmful to the lives of modern Indian women, who have been getting a solid education for the previous 40 years. After British political colonization, a lot of females were sent to many different countries around the world to get a good education. Also, Indian colleges are very focused on giving women a good education. Because of this, women today are starting to challenge the conventional ideals that are hard to change. When the strict rules of society clash with the fresh ideas of Indian women, it creates a form of conflict. The literary works, serving as reflective instruments, depict the prevailing tension. This study aims to elucidate the clash between tradition and modernity in Shobha De’s Socialite Evenings.