Breaking the Glass Ceiling New Feminist Perspectives on the Journey from Struggle to Prominence in Select Indian Films

Abstract

The transformation of society and the shifts in cultural connotations has ultimately newlineled to substantial changes that have had a tremendous effect on how women perceive newlinethemselves and live their lives. In addition, it has led to the rise of women searching for newlinenew opportunities to redefine themselves. The newly found beliefs and ideals have had newlinea substantial impact on patriarchal society. It has brought about individual and social newlineupheavals, as well as new perspectives on the roles of men and women in family and newlinesociety, in both personal lives and community structures. Academicians and filmmakers newlineeloquently reflect and depict this transition in innovative literary and media works, newlineraising awareness and initiating a societal transformation. Various newly formulated or newlinereformed theories examine and explain, interpret and analyse these literary and media newlineworks. In addition, many writers have offered their research works for the benefit of newlinewomen and to bring a glimmer of light to feminist philosophy,one of which is the newlinerise of the new feminist theory.The present study examines women s experiences in newlinesociety, particularly women s position and eminence within their families and society. newlineThe present work explores Natasha Walter s new feminism as a conceptual framework newlinefor analyzing the changes in women s life, attitudes and the perception of their lives newlinethrough select Indian films.Through this study, the glass ceiling which prevails in newlinesociety is shattered by the women characters in the films. They overcome the patriarchal newlineconventions, achieve their goals, re-establish their identity, regain their dignity and newlineemerge as successful individuals with courage and confidence by confronting the reality newlinethat is reflected in family and society. newline