Societal Expectations and Pressures on Women in Silappatikaram: A Psychological Analysis

Abstract

Women's roles in politics and society have shifted in the last few years. These functions have been significantly impacted by the business and cultural climates. In certain societies nowadays, women are forbidden from working outside the home and are expected to focus solely on raising children. This study will attempt to chart the historical progression of women's increasing economic independence and political participation. Despite the globalization of enterprises, this is heavily influenced by regional customs and traditions. Such shifting winds bring with them new obligations and responsibilities. One of the best works ever written in Tamil is Silappatikaram, or The Epic of the Anklet. IlangoAdigal wrote it in the 2nd century CE, and it sheds light on the constraints and prejudices that existed against women in ancient South India at the period. This dissertation aims to examine the portrayal of women in Silappatikaramtoof this dissertation is to examine the portrayal of women in Silappatikaram in order to better understand the social, cultural, and religious conventions that shaped their life. The characters of Kannagi, Madhavi, and others will be dissected in order to reveal the myriad of ways women in a patriarchal culture were required to behave.