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SHAH ABDUL LATIF BHITTAI STATUS OF WOMEN STATUS OF WOMEN IN SHAH JO RISALO AN IDEALIZED PORTRAYAL OF SASSUI IN SHAH ABDUL LATIF BHITTAIS SUR SASSUI ABURI

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-I).08      10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-I).08      Published : Mar 2024

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi

    Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai's depiction of Sassui in his poetry serves as a powerful call to women in Sindh in particular and the rest of Latif’s audience, in general, to break free from societal constraints. Sassui's tragic love story symbolizes the struggles faced by women in pursuit of true love, yet her unwavering determination, faith, and loyalty remain unshaken. This research focuses on the portrayal of Sassui in eleven Dastans from Sur Sassui Aburi, translated by Sheikh Ayaz. Shah Latif's representation of Sassui across five Sur of Shah Jo Risalo inspired women across the subcontinent, particularly in Sindh. Through qualitative thematic analysis, this study explores Shah Latif's efforts to amplify Sassui's voice beyond his era, showcasing his feminist perspective and vision. It aims to inspire contemporary Pakistani women to stand up against the regimented norms and defy the social, psychological, and legal barriers that restrict their liberties and will.

    Wave of Feminism in Southern Areas of Pakistan, Feminism in the Sindh of Sub- Continent, Seven Queens of Sindh, Sassui Punhun, Women Empowerment in Kalhora Dynasty, Feminist Discourse in Contemporary
    (1) Sana Amjad
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (Numl), Islamabad, Pakistan.
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    APA : Amjad, S. (2024). Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi. Global Sociological Review, IX(I), 87-98. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-I).08
    CHICAGO : Amjad, Sana. 2024. "Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi." Global Sociological Review, IX (I): 87-98 doi: 10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-I).08
    HARVARD : AMJAD, S. 2024. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi. Global Sociological Review, IX, 87-98.
    MHRA : Amjad, Sana. 2024. "Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi." Global Sociological Review, IX: 87-98
    MLA : Amjad, Sana. "Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi." Global Sociological Review, IX.I (2024): 87-98 Print.
    OXFORD : Amjad, Sana (2024), "Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi", Global Sociological Review, IX (I), 87-98
    TURABIAN : Amjad, Sana. "Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai & Status of Women: Status of Women in Shah Jo Risalo; an Idealized Portrayal of Sassui in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Sur Sassui Aburi." Global Sociological Review IX, no. I (2024): 87-98. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-I).08