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Abstract
The present study attempts to show the role of Adrienne Rich in
improving women‘s bad conditions and transforming the miserable
reality imposed on them in patriarchal societies. In order to achieve this,
Rich focuses on women‘s social, literary, and political consciousness. So,
this study is divided into four chapters and a conclusion. Chapter one
sheds light on feminism, its characteristics, development, and leading
figures. In addition, this opening chapter examines Adrienne Rich‘s life
and literary career showing the major influences on her work and views.
Chapter two examines how the poet fights for social justice of
women and men through her poetry. She tries to change the bad
circumstances from which women suffered in patriarchal societies.
Chapter three presents Adrienne Rich as an advocate for women‘s literary
liberation. Rich assumes the mission of liberating women writers who
were obliged to suppress their talents and skills.
Chapter four clarifies the poet‘s contribution in reforming women‘s
political awareness. Rich defends women‘s political rights through her
poetry. Through examples of women who could challenge difficulties and
achieve great accomplishments, Rich wants women to discover their real
power and to participate in decision-making.
As this study has shown, Adrienne Rich, refuses the concept that
there is only one reality for women to live. She is convinced that there
should be more than one reality. This can be achieved only through
equality of men and women, a redistribution of power, and an end of
women‘s silence.