The Role of Sarojini Naidu, the National poetess of India, in the Formation of the Woman Identity in Contemporary India

Document Type : Research Paper

10.22111/jsr.2011.623

Abstract

Sarojini Naidu, the Indian poetess and politician, plays a significant role in the destiny of the country and in demanding the women’s rights due to her independence- seeking campaigns and patriotic poems. She fought throughout her life for freedom, and is considered as a symbol of theIndia’s struggles. She awakened the women ofIndiaand re-established their self- esteem. Sarojini Naidu traveled all over India and delivered speeches on the welfare of the youth, dignity of labor, women's emancipation, and nationalism .The Indian people appreciated  her  activities ; thus, her birthday is celebrated as women’s day in India. 
    This study attempts to investigate briefly the female literature ofIndia, besides evaluating Naidu’s social and literary position and activities. It also tries to provide answers to such questions as: Why is the women’s day inIndiathe birthday of a campaigner poetess?  What are the social conditions that she becomes a symbol of the ideal woman? What necessity makes the government officials consider an artist, intellectual, patriotic, and freedom-loving woman as an example for the women of the country?

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Journal of Subcontinent Researches
Volume 3, Issue 8 - Serial Number 8
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November 2011
Pages 35-46

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