A STUDY OF OPPRESSION ON FEMALE IN KHALID HOSSEINI’S NOVEL “A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS”

Abstract

This research article describes great efforts of Khalid Hosseini to highlight oppression on female in patriarchal society of Afghanistan. It is descriptive qualitative research, employing content and textual analysis method. The data is collected by two sources; the primary source of data collection is a critical study of the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns (2007) and the secondary sources of data collection are some library books, websites and articles which dealt with oppression on women and social conflicts in Afghan culture. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini was published in 2007 by Riverhead Books, New York and its story was set against a backdrop of tempestuous events in Afghanistan from the fall of monarchy through the Soviet Military intervention. There is message for all women who are facing oppression that they should stand against oppression in order to get their rights and status.