Reflection of gender divisions and feminine consciousness in Caryl Churchill’s ‘Owners’

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Mehrunnisa M. Yunus
Tribhuwan Kumar

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The purpose of this article is to examine Caryl Churchill's play ‘Owners’ through the lens of feminism. The play was created mostly in response to the ideas of the feminist movement of the 1960s - 1970s, which examines many of the similar themes. As one of the most influential feminists of her day, Simone de Beauvoir's opinions on women are discussed in relation to the play. Churchill places strong female characters front and centre and explores male power from several angles. In addition to in depth discussions on the previously mentioned aspects, the present research study covers a brief overview of contemporary feminism overall. It also questions the effects of patriarchy and the socially defined positions of women in Churchill's ‘Owners’. As a consequence, it becomes clear that the dramatist highlights and displays the issues facing women of her day while also highlighting the significance of women's economic and emotional independence.

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Yunus, M. M., & Kumar, T. (2024). Reflection of gender divisions and feminine consciousness in Caryl Churchill’s ‘Owners’. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.58256/h52ncn63
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Yunus, M. M., & Kumar, T. (2024). Reflection of gender divisions and feminine consciousness in Caryl Churchill’s ‘Owners’. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.58256/h52ncn63

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