• K. Venkata Lakshmi
• DR.M. SANDRA CARMEL SOPHIA

The concept of ‘vulnerability’ plays a dual role theoretically and practically as a base of ethics in research. The problem of gender equality has been the topic of discussion in the pre- and post-colonial Indian society for eons. It is present in practically all communities and religions, regardless of caste, creed, or location. It is unavoidable, particularly for women in the community. From the beginning, women have been subjected to harsh treatment under the pretext of bizarre religious beliefs and bespoke satanic moral codes. They are being oppressed both in their homes and in the community. When it comes to marginalized women, the severity of abuse and torture increases double. Subaltern women are in a more precarious position than women from other castes and classes. This essay attempts to highlight the sad and humorous ways that Indian English fiction portrays Dalit women's social servitude. This study also highlights the fact that the works of Indian women writers is significant in making society aware of women's demands and desires, and in providing a medium for self-expression and self-fulfilment-the strongest and best in themselves by being vulnerable.

vulnerability, women, gender equality, moral, code of conduct, subaltern, self-expression, self- fulfilment.

"‘Self-fulfilment’ through ‘Vulnerability’ as witnessed in Select Indian Women’s Novels", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.d701-d706, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409379.pdf

"‘Self-fulfilment’ through ‘Vulnerability’ as witnessed in Select Indian Women’s Novels", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppd701-d706, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409379.pdf