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One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan and Gender Essentialism

One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan and Gender Essentialism

One Part Woman is a critique of gender essentialism, which reveals stringent, pre-determined biological roles that suffocate the characters not only emotionally but also psychologically.

Asif IqbalJun 4, 2026