Ismat Chughtai: A Lady with a Difference – 9th English

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Ismat Chughtai: A Lady with a Difference

Chapter Overview

This chapter introduces Ismat Chughtai, a pioneering Urdu writer known for her bold and progressive stance on social issues, particularly related to women. The narrative highlights her early life, struggles against societal norms, her significant literary contributions, and her lasting impact on Indian literature and feminism.

Important Keywords

Ismat Chughtai, Lihaaf, Progressive Writers' Movement, feminism, Urdu literature, social reform, gender equality, obscenity trial, Tedhi Lakeer, bold writing

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