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@article{183446,
        author = {SAMAHIRA BEGUM and JESSICA R and FARIYA ZAIN SABIHA KAINAAT},
        title = {Tied by The Ribbon: Bodily Autonomy, Patriarchy, and Psychological Erasure in Carmen Maria Machado's "The Husband Stitch"},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1537-1539},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183446},
        abstract = {This paper explores the complex themes of bodily autonomy, patriarchal expectations, and psychological trauma in Carmen Maria Machado’s short story “The Husband Stitch”. Through a close analysis of the green ribbon symbol, the dynamics of marriage and motherhood, and the emotional burden placed on women, the study reveals how the protagonist’s experiences reflect broader gendered power structures. Machado’s fusion of horror, folklore, and feminist critique allows for a potent examination of the personal and political implications of female sacrifice and erasure in romantic relationships. Drawing on feminist literary theory and trauma studies, this paper situates Machado’s story within a long tradition of women’s writing that interrogates consent, control, and corporeality.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {August},
        }