• Mrs Manjula Goel

As India embraces economic liberalization and globalization, the values that once governed familial structures—particularly within middle-class Indian households—are questioned. The rise of consumer culture in India has altered the way individuals view relationships and family life. In the post-liberalization era, consumerism and materialism have become key drivers of social change, shaping individuals’ expectations about personal fulfillment and identity. Shagun’s life revolves around attending high-class parties, socializing with the urban elite, and being surrounded by wealth and luxury. Her fixation on material success leads her to distance herself emotionally from her family and embrace a lifestyle focused on outward appearances (Holzer 23).

Individualism, materialism, personal autonomy, denial of traditional roles

"Redefining Womanhood:Personal Autonomy and New Women in Manju Kapur’s Custody", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no.183-187, May 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805A28.pdf

"Redefining Womanhood:Personal Autonomy and New Women in Manju Kapur’s Custody", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no. pp183-187, May 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805A28.pdf