Abstract: This paper examines the Assamese folktales Ghunghuni Jontor and Thupori as sophisticated narratives of social satire and gendered resistance. It argues that these tales function as a critical lens on traditional Assamese patriarchy, specifically targeting the societal mandate that reduces a woman’s worth to her domestic labour, particularly weaving and sewing. The analysis centers on the protagonists, Japori and Thupori, who embody...
Key Words: Assamese Folktales, Patriarchal Critique, Gender Roles, Female Agency, Subversion
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