HABIB MOHANA’S NOVELS: A SOCIOECONOMIC FEMINIST CRITIQUE OF RURAL SARAIKI AREA OF DARABIN

Abstract

This research article examines two novels of Habib Mohana Allah Lahisi Moonjhan and Khari Dendi Haan Sanheere as significant literary works that critiques the socio-economic disparities prevalent in Saraiki area of Darabin.Through the experiences of characters like Luqman, Shami and Sultanou, the novels highlight the relentless struggles of the lower class against feudal oppression and systemic injustice. These novels illuminate the intersection of class and gender, illustrating how patriarchal structures exacerbate the plight of women in these marginalized communities. Shami’s journey, as well as Sultanou’s underscores the dual burdens of economic hardship and cultural subjugation, revealing the urgent need for social reform. By analyzing the intricacies of power dynamics and human relationships within this socio-cultural context, the study calls for a reassessment of societal values and the empowerment of marginalized voices. Ultimately, both novels stand as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the oppressed and the necessity for advocacy and justice.