Unpacking Trauma and Its Gendered Dimensions: Voices of All Generations in Select Novels of Manju Kapur

Abstract

This paper explores the impact of trauma on men, women and children, highlighting the consequences across genders. Examining the psychological, social and physical ramifications, this paper delves into the unique challenges faced by each group. It emphasizes the need for gender-sensitive approaches in trauma intervention and recovery, recognizing the nuanced experiences that shape resilience and healing in the aftermath of traumatic events. This paper encompasses the trauma faced by genders in the select fiction of Manju Kapur.

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