Gender studies and feminist activism in the poetry of kamala das and Sylvia Plath

Abstract

Gender Studies is defined as an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the complex interaction of gender with other identity markers such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, nation, and religion. It provides an insight into the history, philosophy and regulation of humans. Gender is the maleness and femaleness of a person. In gender equality, people argue for the equal rights for both genders. Gender Studies also maintains that both men and women should be treated equally regardless o gender differences. Feminism, on the other hand, puts emphasis on the equal rights and freedom for women. The concept of feminism denotes the concern with gender equality and is concerned with equality of women with men in relation to rights and freedom.