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Women’s voices no longer solely portray confinement to kitchens and backyards or victimhood. Instead, they emphasise unseen restrictions faced by individuals and significant barriers within global contexts. This collection of twenty-nine short stories covers diverse themes, complex narratives, unique characters, inventive metaphors, and alternative viewpoints. All stories aim for a just and equitable world. Key topics include Dalit, minority, and tribal issues, farmers’ struggles, new forms of exploitation in high-tech sectors under Globalisation, and existential questions, which are central to these women's writings. Over a dozen passionate translators helped bring these stories to English-speaking readers. The shift of women from victims to survivors to saviours would be even more impactful if men and women worked together to build a casteless, classless, environmentally mindful society- an aspiration our writers share.

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ISBN
9789388468596
Pages
348
Avg Reading Time
12 hrs
Age
18+ yrs
Country of Origin
India

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Women’s voices no longer solely portray confinement to kitchens and backyards or victimhood. Instead, they emphasise unseen restrictions faced by individuals and significant barriers within global contexts. This collection of twenty-nine short stories covers diverse themes, complex narratives, unique characters, inventive metaphors, and alternative viewpoints. All stories aim for a just and equitable world. Key topics include Dalit, minority, and tribal issues, farmers’ struggles, new forms of exploitation in high-tech sectors under Globalisation, and existential questions, which are central to these women's writings. Over a dozen passionate translators helped bring these stories to English-speaking readers. The shift of women from victims to survivors to saviours would be even more impactful if men and women worked together to build a casteless, classless, environmentally mindful society- an aspiration our writers share.

Book Details

  • ISBN
    9789388468596
  • Pages
    348
  • Avg Reading Time
    12 hrs
  • Age
    18+ yrs
  • Country of Origin
    India

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Beyond the Backyard is a compelling collection of short stories that redefines how women’s voices are seen in contemporary Indian literature. Moving beyond traditional portrayals of confinement and victimhood, these stories explore the unseen barriers that shape individual lives and global realities.

This anthology brings together twenty-nine powerful narratives that address urgent and layered themes — from caste and gender inequality to tribal and minority struggles, from farmers’ distress to new forms of exploitation in a globalised, tech-driven world. Each story offers a distinct voice, yet all are united by a shared pursuit of dignity, justice, and transformation.

Translated into English by a passionate group of translators, the collection opens up regional women’s writing to a wider audience. It reflects a significant shift — from women as victims to survivors, and ultimately, to agents of change.

Beyond the Backyard is not just a literary collection; it is a mirror to contemporary society and a call for a more equal, inclusive, and conscious world.

What is Beyond the Backyard about?

Beyond the Backyard is a collection of short stories that showcases contemporary women’s writing from India, focusing on themes like gender, caste, social inequality, and globalisation.

What makes this book different from other short story collections?

Unlike traditional collections, this book highlights women not just as victims but as survivors and change-makers. It addresses both personal and systemic issues, including caste, tribal rights, and modern forms of exploitation.

Is this book based on real social issues?

Yes. The stories are rooted in real social, cultural, and economic challenges faced in Indian society, including marginalisation, inequality, and identity struggles.

Who should read Beyond the Backyard?

  • Readers interested in feminist and social literature
  • Students of literature, sociology, or gender studies
  • Book clubs looking for discussion-driven content
  • Readers exploring Indian writing in translation

Is this book suitable for general readers?

Yes. While the themes are serious, the stories are written in an engaging and accessible style, making them suitable for both general readers and academic audiences.

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