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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrsml.v14.i4.1
Sukhen Das
Scholar, Srinath University
Jharkhand, India
Abstract— Female poets have historically emerged as powerful voices of resistance, using poetry as a medium to challenge entrenched socio-cultural, political, and patriarchal structures. This review article provides a comprehensive and critical examination of women’s poetry across historical periods, literary movements, and cultural traditions. It explores how female poets transform personal experiences into political discourse, thereby redefining poetry as a site of resistance and empowerment.
Drawing upon feminist literary theory, intersectionality, and postcolonial frameworks, the study analyzes major thematic concerns such as gender identity, patriarchy, body politics, emotional autonomy, and socio-political dissent. The article also presents a comparative perspective between Western and Indian female poets, highlighting both shared struggles and culturally specific expressions of resistance.
Furthermore, the study incorporates conceptual models and analytical frameworks to better understand the dynamics of poetic resistance. It identifies critical gaps in existing literature, particularly the underrepresentation of marginalized voices and the emerging influence of digital platforms on contemporary poetry. The paper concludes by emphasizing the transformative role of female poets in reshaping literary discourse and fostering social change.
Keywords— Female Poets, Feminist Literature, Resistance, Gender Identity, Women’s Writing, Intersectionality, Postcolonial Feminism, Literary Criticism, Cultural Studies
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