T 1290.pdf - Pondicherry University DSpace Portal

the expression of freedon which makes up the fabric of thesociety.The Indian society did not allow for a naturalinteraction between the two sexes. Until 60-70 years ago, itwas the norm to not even see the spouse prior to marriage. InIndia, Indians are not conditioned to evaluate what they wantin marriage but to accept what the 'elders' decide because theyknow life nettor.111dians are a product of a society whichcalls for harmony of the entire community, not necessarily atthe individual level. They are taught to adjust and adapt andaccept what llfe brlngs to them because that is their 'Karma' .This indeed is a noble thought and helps in sustaining acollective community but at the expense of the individual. Itis here that the dliference between Indian and the Americanvalues begin.Indlans view fenalesfrcilr many different angles-as a"devl", mother, seductrese, whlla essentially from apatriarchlcal stance. It is the natural tendency of an Indianto prstect fen.!.les .rnd shield them from the "junyles" Outthere. However, in this process, the females are made weak andlooked upon as ~ncapable of maklng their decisions.In themodern world, the role of a woman is still being defined.Whllr the debate 1s on it is seen that they play not lust onerole bur a diverse portfolio.The world will have to allowthen the- lireedorr. to choose their own destiny in all aspects