• P Lakshmi Nair
• Dr H K Jha

The role of women in society has been a relevant and debatable issue throughout the ages. The concept of a Victorian womanhood began to change radically with the wave of Feminism in the 19th century. This paper explores the emergence of modern women in the context of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter and Kate Chopin’s The Awakening. This paper investigates the impact of gender stereotypes society imposes on the female psyche. The paper argues that Hester and Edna’s fight for survival against societal norms and gender constraints examines the voice of women by analysing their stands for their individuality.

Feminism, modern women, gender stereotypes, female psyche, individuality

"The Emergence of Modern Women: A Study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and Kate Chopin's The Awakening", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.a521-a523, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212057.pdf

"The Emergence of Modern Women: A Study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and Kate Chopin's The Awakening", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppa521-a523, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212057.pdf