The Power of Female Bonding in Resisting Patriarchal Oppression: An Analysis of Shirley’s The Keepers of the House through Radical Feminist Theory

The main objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness female bonding as a means both survival and protest against patriarchal domination. Specifically, research aims explore role in changing existing pattern social structure, portrayed novel under consideration. This takes qualitative approach, with focus on literary analysis. consideration analyzed using radical feminist theory, particular emphasis criticism Sandra Gilbert Susan Gubar. Other critics, including Bell Hooks, Simon de Beauvoir, Elaine Showalter, Mary Wollstonecraft, Emile Zola, are also considered. data for collected through close reading analysis Relevant literature theory reviewed. thematic themes that emerge from examined relation objectives. findings suggest can be powerful mechanism In consideration, plays crucial enabling protagonist resist oppression challenge traditional notions powerlessness. results support assertion an effective mounting highlights need greater recognition challenging structures promoting gender equality. have implications practice, well wider political movements aimed at norms.