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@article{180224,
        author = {Kingshuk Ray},
        title = {Liberative Understanding of Gloria Whelan's “Homeless Bird”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {672-675},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180224},
        abstract = {This present article offers a feminist analysis 
of Gloria Whelan’s novel “Homeless Bird”, exploring 
the themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment in 
the context of Indian culture and society. Through a 
critical examination of the protagonist Koly’s journey, 
this paper argues that Whelan’s novel presents a 
powerful portrayal of female agency, resistance, and 
transformation. By analysing Koly’s experiences of 
abandonment, exploitation, and ultimately, self
discovery, this paper demonstrates how “Homeless 
Bird” challenges patriarchal norms and offers a vision 
of feminist empowerment and liberation. This research 
contributes to a deeper understanding of the 
intersections between gender, culture, and identity, and 
highlights the significance of Whelan’s novel as a 
feminist text.},
        keywords = {Family, Oppression, Poverty, Empowerment, Social-Justice},
        month = {June},
        }