With the advent of modern era, a new spirit of individualism was encouraged among both men and women. But, unfortunately men and women did not have equal access to this new culture and civilization A woman's place is primarily in the family and the reality of her life is work, most of it unpaid and, what is worse, unacknowledged and unappreciated. Fay Weldon (born 22 September 1931) is an English author, essayist and playwright, whose work has been associated with feminism. In her fiction, Weldon typically portrays modern women who find themselves trapped in repressive situations caused by the patriarchal structure of British society. Fay Weldon's main themes are oppression, exploitation and revenge: in other words, power in its diverse forms. Weldon's novels explore a wide range of themes and issues about men and women relationships and the role of power struggle in their lives. “A Woman Needs a Man like a Fish needs a Bicycle”- the famous feminist slogan sets the sarcastic tone of the novel. Weldon projects the picture of a truly patriarchal society which grants men all the power and authority. The paper attempts to examine the subtle ways women are exploited and the nuances of their struggle to assert their identities