We Sinful Women": Voices of Resistance in Urdu Literature

Undergraduate / Graduate

This interdisciplinary course examines the works of contemporary women writers in Urdu literature, focusing on how their voices articulate resistance against patriarchy, political oppression, and sociocultural constraints. Through poetry, prose, critical essays, and film, the course explores the ways these writers challenge traditional norms, redefine gendered identities, and inspire change. Using feminist and postcolonial theoretical frameworks, students will analyze the impact of these works within the South Asian context and beyond.