My Wheatish Complexion (Novel)

My Wheatish Complexion is a powerful journey of Anjali, a modern young girl and Mrs. Gayatri, an orthodox mother. To bring a change in society, Anjali observes what obstructs the role of women in the society. She vehemently says to her mother, “Dull complexioned girls are not weaker than most fair ones….” “Don’t try to run without feet and fly without wings,” said Mrs. Gayatri in a rebuking tone, “and remain within the boundary of social codes and rules.The society is replete with crooks where social quits, Khap Panchayat, and Deobandi Fatwas are common tools to weaken and entail the power of women….” Anjali is against any kindof rituals or dogmas and so says to her mother, “Mom, you are innocent enough and easy to believe. This work runs under a long chain of professionals. They themselves don’t worship but inspire others to do so….” “Anjali, at this stage, every boy and girl talks so,” said Mrs. Gayatri, “but when time passes, they repent ….” The Novel is a strong voice for Feminism and rich in diasporic elements. In search of her self-identity and new change, Anjali moves from India to California, and then to New York. It is a new platform for the young girls to give them power to maintain their existence and status in the society.