Cosette,
Good stuff here. I love what you say about how the critique of the text is not limited to women, and how when the caste system is as manipulative as it is, these conflicts are bound to pop up. Something that came to mind while I was reading was, is the only goal here with different interpretations and challenges empowerment? What else could people of different economic situations be trying to get out of pushing the boundaries of the text the way that they seem to do?
Good stuff here. I love what you say about how the critique of the text is not limited to women, and how when the caste system is as manipulative as it is, these conflicts are bound to pop up. Something that came to mind while I was reading was, is the only goal here with different interpretations and challenges empowerment? What else could people of different economic situations be trying to get out of pushing the boundaries of the text the way that they seem to do?