Author(s): Pinaki Mandal

Abstract: In the early twenty-first century, Indian English literature has experienced a remarkable increase in feminist stories that challenge patriarchy, caste systems, heteronormativity, and other overlapping power dynamics. This article surveys the historical background of this literary movement, explores its main themes, examines stylistic changes, and discusses its critical and commercial success. The current study remains accessible while using an academic approach suitable for an international audience, showing how modern Indian feminist writing both mirrors and influences social and political realities.

Keywords: feminism; Indian English literature; intersectionality; caste & gender; queer studies

Article Info: Received: 29 May 2025; Received in revised form: 26 Jun 2025; Accepted: 02 Jul 2025; Available online: 05 Jul 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.104.8