Sultana's Dream by Begum Rokeya - Published 1905. One evening I was lounging in an easy chair in my bedroom and thinking lazily of the condition of Indian womanhood...
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The text is an excerpt from 'Sultana's Dream' by Begum Rokeya discussing the condition of women in society, featuring a conversation about gender roles and the empowerment of women in a fictional land where they control societal affairs while men are kept indoors. It reflects on themes of gender equality, societal norms, and education.
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"Sultana's Dream" was published in 1905.
"Sultana's Dream" by Begum Rokeya was published in 1905.
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"Sultana's Dream" by Begum Rokeya was published in 1905.
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"Sultana's Dream" is a utopian story by Begum Rokeya that envisions a world where women are in charge and men live in purdah (seclusion). It's recognized as a pioneering feminist work that critiques the gender norms of early 20th century India.
Sources
- Sultana's Dream. - UPenn Digital Library - digital.library.upenn.edu
- Sultana's Dream eBook : Hossain, Rokeya Sakhawat - Amazon.com - amazon.com
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