Sita to Abhaya

The anthology Sita to Abhaya: Have Things Changed? reflects the ever-evolving status of women in Indian society.
The anthology undertakes a study of the theme through a bouquet of poems, pieces of fiction and thought-provoking articles, essays, and a research paper.
The broad sweep of the anthology explores the status of important popular mythological figures like Sita, Draupadi, and Andal.
Several other lesser-known but equally strong women are also discussed. In the context of the contemporary society, the anthology explores the home-maker vs working woman stereotypes. The anthology also explores the dichotomy of the status of women in our country,
The book also highlights the fact that though not uniform nor complete, transformation and progress have taken place. The section on women achievers highlights the battles against cultural barriers and systemic constraints that women achievers have had to overcome to secure their spot under the sun.
The fiction segment drives home the point that though women-achievers are often trailblazers in their fields, it need not necessarily be so in the conventional sense. It could be something as simple as a grandmother spreading happiness all around her, through every situation in life.
The anthology drives home the fact that real transformation will require sustained and collective efforts to challenge outdated expectations and ingrained thought processes.