A Study on Socio -Political Vision in Kamala Markandaya’s Select of Novel “Nectar in a Sieve”

Abstract

Indian English Literature is an endeavor of showcasing the rare gems of Indian Writing in English. Throughout history, women have always struggled to gain equality, respect and the same rights as men. The authors have chosen the novel “Nectar in a Sieve” The novel tells the story of Rukmani, a young woman who is married off at the age of twelve to a tenant farmer in rural India. Over the course of her life, Rukmani faces numerous hardships, including famine and poverty. Through it all, however, she remains resilient and determined to survive.