| Language | English |
|---|---|
| No of pages | 50 |
| Book Publisher | Srishti Publishers & Distributors |
| Published Date | 15 Aug 2018 |
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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| No of pages | 50 |
| Book Publisher | Srishti Publishers & Distributors |
| Published Date | 15 Aug 2018 |
Ismat Chughtai was born in 1915 in Badayun and is counted among the earliest and foremost women Urdu writers. She focused on women’s issues with a directness and intensity unparalleled in Urdu literature among writers of her generation.
She is the author of several collections of short stories, novellas, a novel, Terhi Lakir (The Crooked Line), a collection of reminiscences and essays, My Friend, My Enemy, and a memoir, Kaghazi Hai Perahan (The Paper-thin Garment). With her husband, Shahid Latif, a film director, she produced and co-directed six films, and produced a further six, independently, after his death.
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This story is an extract from the anthology titled Gendered Space, which puts together stories in English or their translations from some of the major Indian languages. These stories not only provide a glimpse into the Indian women’s experience through time, but also reflect a sheer variety of themes, making women’s voices stronger and more urgent in the contemporary scenario.
The Profession by Ismat Chughtai reveals how a woman is misunderstood in society if she doesn’t fit into the prescribed role. This subject isn’t new or unheard of, but the scintillating way that Chughtai weaves this tale is sure to make a deep impact.