Volume VI Special Issue V June 2026

Name of Author : Mrs.M.Amsaveni, Dr.P.Karthi

Title of the paper : From Conformity to Agency: Negotiating Female Resistance in Jaishree Misras Accidents Like Love and Marriage

Abstract: The present study investigates how Accidents Like Love and Marriage by Jaishree Misra challenges traditional gender roles and advocates female empowerment. The novel explores the intersection of patriarchy, marriage, family expectations, and womens agency in contemporary Indian society. Misra presents female characters who negotiate emotional desires, social obligations, and cultural traditions while striving for selfhood, independence, and dignity. The study argues that the novel critiques patriarchal structures that restrict womens choices and identities while simultaneously celebrating womens resilience, emotional strength, and self determination. Marriage is portrayed not merely as a personal relationship but also as a social institution shaped by unequal power relations and cultural expectations. Through an analysis of gender roles, identity formation, emotional resistance, and female empowerment, the paper demonstrates how the novel contributes to contemporary debates on gender justice and womens autonomy. The novel is also examined within the broader framework of decolonizing gender studies by foregrounding womens lived experiences within an Indian cultural context and by emphasizing the need for gender equality and social transformation.

Keywords : Patriarchy, Marriage, Female Agency, Feminism, Gender Identity

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Page Number : 30-33