This research paper explores the changing representation of women and the female experience in English literature from the early 20th century to the present day. This research has shown how women changed in several ways following the conclusion of World War One. It was around this period that women began to challenge the norms and expectations ingrained in them by the male-dominated patriarchal society. Multiple contemporary female authors influenced by feminist theories have weakened the heroic approach or the strong masculine identity. Women authors including Virginia Woolf, Dorothy Richardson, and Katherine Mansfield have been featured heavily in this issue. Multiple feminist authors in the early to mid 20th century produced a clear delineation of male and female roles in English literature. The study has also shown that it was at this era that feminism first appeared in literary works. Many works have highlighted the many ways in which the male-dominated society oppresses women. The current status of Indian women in Indian society as reflected by Indian women authors has also been discussed. Several prominent Indian women feminist authors of the 20th century and beyond have been published in the periodical. This study also includes discussion of contemporary women who have achieved worldwide prominence.

Women, Role of Women, English Literature, 20thCentury, Women’s Literature, Indian women, Female Identity, global female icon etc.