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@article{198714,
        author = {Kowser M and Dr. Bharthi B},
        title = {Reimagining Women’s Health in The God of Small Things},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {10067-10070},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198714},
        abstract = {The paper titled “Reimagining Women's Health in The God of Small Things” analyzes the novel written by Arundhati Roy in relation to the theme “Gendering Health: Reimagining Women’s Perspectives in the Global South.” While the novel is widely discussed for its critique of caste and colonial legacies, this study foregrounds a less explored dimension that is about the gendered production of illness through emotional repression, social exclusion, and moral regulations on women. Ammu’s life becomes an example of the way in which patriarchal control over female sexuality, mobility, and desire creates psychological distress that often remains unnamed and never addressed. Her worsening physical health demonstrates the long-term impact of social and structural neglect, not because she is personally weak, but because she has been continuously ignored and unsupported by the system around her. The paper shows that the novel demonstrates that health is closely connected to dignity, personal freedom, and social justice, which reflects the ideas of Feminist Global Health Policy. Women's suffering is not just a personal issue but is also caused by laws, social structures, and state actions. By closely analyzing the text, the study argues that the story is not just a personal or family narrative, but also a criticism of the unfair health conditions faced by women in countries of the Global South. The novel finally argues for a rights-based and intersectional approach that gives importance to women lived experiences in discussions about health and in shaping public policies.},
        keywords = {Feminist Health Value, Feminist Global Health Policy, Social justice, psychological distress, Physical Health, Personal freedom.},
        month = {April},
        }