Feminism In Kamala Das's 'My Story'

Feminist movement emerged in 19th century as a fight against naivety that restricts people by their biology bestowed on them to execute certain procreative purposes. It is a very revolutionary idea that demanded a profound change in human psyche that amplified over an extensive time period. The movement revolves around discrimination and lack of parity between men and women though it is predominantly associated with women. As Simone de Beauvoir says,
“One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.”
There is a perpetual hunger in the society for women to be attractive and chaste beings who are inferior to men. A period of history saw women being treated like well-dressed dolls living in doll’s houses, whose sole objective of life was the happiness

The book evoked mixed reactions of revulsion as well as admiration amongst the readers and critics. She was isolated by the society and family, for the unapologetic and candid narration of an Indian woman’s cravings and aspirations. My Story presents Kamala Das as an unconventional and modern woman who disregards the hypocrisy of the society. Kamala Das, in the book, goes through many phases in life, which provides her with varied experiences, which would have been concealed by other women of comparable circumstances. She had numerous close male companions whom she thought were in love with her. She even confesses practicing adultery for a while. She had a fascination for the Hindu Goddess Kali who is worshipped as the deity annihilating evil forces. Kali contrasted with the everyday women of India, inspired Kamala Das to be a similar, strong presence admired and praised by all. She delivers a distinctive and straightforward perspective of life in simple language, to bluntly state all her sexual exploits. Being a victim of anguish and abuse lead to her awakening as a writer and as a woman. She captures the life of a person born a girl through her