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why were people worried about the ill effects of novels on women and young people? explain. |
| Answer» a. In Europe it was felt that novels would help women to become independent, assertive and that novels written by women aimed at breaking societal norms.b. Novels in Europe also earned them public recognition.c. In India, however it evoked a conservative reaction towards women readersd. It was felt that novels would have immoral influence on women and would define new conception of womenhood.e. Women would neglect their families, homes and would neglect their duties as wife and mother.f. Some Tamil essays published that if women read novels they would be ruined and would suffer from disease and ailments. Women lacked the ability to judge between right and wrong and can be easily corrupted. That women should remain obedient and subservient to men. | |