Author(s): Tasmiya N Mulla
Abstract:
Sudha Murty's Dollar Bahu explores the conflict between traditional Indian family values and modernity shaped by globalization and materialism. Through the contrasting lives of Vinuta and Jamuna, the novel examines changing family relationships, gender roles, cultural identity, and moral values. It demonstrates that wealth and foreign status can influence social attitudes while emphasizing that compassion, respect, and integrity remain the foundations of meaningful relationships. The novel advocates a balanced approach that embraces progress without abandoning ethical values, making it highly relevant to contemporary Indian society.
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