Resistance Literature in Pakistan and Contribution of Kishwar Naheed

Authors

  • Gao He PhD scholar, Department History & Pakistan Studies. University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Professor Dr. Rukhsana Iftikhar Professor, Department History & Pakistan Studies University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-III)08

Keywords:

Antilock, Assault, Cultural Norms, Patriarchy, Resistance

Abstract

The objectives of this research are analytical study of Kishwar Naheed’s work, her feminine writings and find out her the ways of resistance in her poetry and writings and highlights her experiences as women writers engaged in creative and civic areas. Literature always remains a mode of expression. In the country Pakistan where women have to face a lot of problems due to patriarchal norms, traditions, values and social discrimination. Kishwar Naheed (1940), a known poetess of Pakistan highlight the miseries of women in Pakistan through literature. She is known for direct and bold writings. She celebrates equal human rights, Justice and freedom through her writings. The names of her work are mostly feminine. She dealt with official, social and political backlashes. Poetry, articles and writings have chosen by the researchers to apply the Qualitative research method to draw some results about the status and role of women in Pakistani Society. Literature is mirror of society in which we can see the face of people. Literature is also the alternate source of history. History is not only reflected through achieves but also through writings of the contemporary period. The writings and poetry of Kishwar Naheed challenge patriarchy, social injustice, gender inequality in Pakistan. These writing paved a way for social reforms. This research also suggest the impacts of Kishwar,s writings in Pakistani society. Women became more conscious about their rights. Literary always paves a way for reforms and women get legal and constitutional rights in Pakistan.

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Published

2024-07-15

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He, G., & Iftikhar, R. (2024). Resistance Literature in Pakistan and Contribution of Kishwar Naheed. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 8(3), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-III)08