Author: Priyanka Singla, Government College for Women, India
Email: priyanka.ind81@gmail.com
Published: August 16, 2023
https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.10.1.06
Citation: Singla, P. (2023). Impact of Broken Homes on Children’s Psychology in Indian Writing in English. IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.10.1.06
Abstract
Indian Writing in English has emerged as a significant genre of literature, reflecting the complexities of Indian society and culture. One significant theme explored in this genre is the impact of broken homes on child psychology. Indian Writing in English has been successful in portraying the devastating effects of broken homes on children. This paper will discuss the importance of the portrayal of the impact of broken homes on child psychology in Indian Writing in English. The portrayal provides an insightful view of the psychological and emotional challenges faced by children living in such situations. In contemporary Indian society, divorce and breakups are still considered taboo subjects, and children of such homes are often stigmatized. However, Indian English literature provides a platform for these stories to be told, giving a voice to the silent victims of such circumstances. Its portrayal of the impact of broken homes on child psychology brings forward the notion of resilience and hope in children amid adversity. The books depict the children’s struggles to cope with the separation of their parents, to adapt to new family dynamics, and find their identities. The character development and struggles of such children can be particularly inspiring to readers who have faced similar situations.
Keywords:
broken homes, child psychology, Indian writing in English, loss of identity, social stigma