Parched: An Archetypal and Cinematic Representation of Sisterhood

Authors

  • Farhan Ahmad Department of English, College of Sciences and Humanities in Al-Kharj Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 16278, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5710-7800
  • Anil Kumar Faculty of Liberal Arts, ICFAI University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3922-0353
  • Sadaf Khalid School of Liberal Arts and Humanities,IILM University 1 Knowledge Centre, Golf Course, Sector 53, Gurugram, 122003. Haryana, India
  • Sameena Banu Department of English, College of Sciences and Humanities in Al Kharj Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Abdullah Bin Amer Street, 16278, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2023.2.414.424

Keywords:

sisterhood, patriarchy, feminism, shared experience, solidarity

Abstract

Thesis. The current paper deals with the idea of sisterhood which has been represented in a Bollywood movie named Parched. The movie manifests sisterhood as a way to find solace and to get rid of confinement from the oppressive and suffocating society that tries to confine women within the four walls of the house.

Concept. Sisterhood is an association, group, society, or community of women who are linked by common interests. This alliance became popular during the second wave of feminism. A single woman cannot combat the oppressors. Only necessary solidarity and collective efforts would result in the desired improvements.

Results and Conclusion. In our society, the term ‘brotherhood’ is used to designate camaraderie among men, but no term is used to denote companionship among women. In fact, it is assumed that women hate each other and this legacy of ‘women-hating’ is proved to be unfounded. Therefore, necessary solidarity is required to correct the patriarchal assumptions about women, and the idea of sisterhood is one effort in this direction.

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Author Biographies

  • Farhan Ahmad, Department of English, College of Sciences and Humanities in Al-Kharj Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 16278, Saudi Arabia

    Currently working as an Assistant Professor of English at the Department of English, College of Science and Humanities in Alkharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His research interests include performance studies, modern European drama, cultural studies, gender studies and ESL/EFL pedagogy.

  • Anil Kumar, Faculty of Liberal Arts, ICFAI University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

    Working as Assistant Professor of English studies in Faculty of Liberal Arts, ICFAI University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

  • Sadaf Khalid, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities,IILM University 1 Knowledge Centre, Golf Course, Sector 53, Gurugram, 122003. Haryana, India

    Working as Faculty (Social Sciences), ExtraMarks Education India Pvt. Ltd., Noida HO, Sector 136, Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her graduation in Political Science from Women's College and gold medalist in public administration for her Master's program from AMU, Aligarh. She and writes for an online news platform ‘Eastern Herald.’ Her area of interest lies in Indian political affairs, public policy, Woman Representation and Empowerment, public sector management and local governance.

  • Sameena Banu, Department of English, College of Sciences and Humanities in Al Kharj Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Abdullah Bin Amer Street, 16278, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Currently working as a lecturer in the College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. She has been teaching the English language to undergraduate students for the last 10 years. She has published research articles and papers in Scopus and WOS-indexed journals. Her main area of interest is English language and literature.

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Published

2023-09-28

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Education Culture and Society

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EXPRESSION

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Ahmad, F., Kumar, A., Khalid, S., & Banu, S. (2023). Parched: An Archetypal and Cinematic Representation of Sisterhood . Journal of Education Culture and Society, 14(2), 414-424. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2023.2.414.424