SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN SHAHEEN AKHTARS’ THE SEARCH: A CRITIQUE

Currently, women are increasingly assuming the role of catalysts for social change. Nevertheless, this occurrence is infrequent in Bangladesh. In this society, women's empowerment is rarely observed due to its status as a developing country. However, sometimes, we cannot disregard the demeanor of a self-assured individual who illuminated society with their exceptional talents. ‘Mariam’ is a character featured in the novel The Search, written by Shaheen Akhtar. ‘Mariam’s tenacity instills in us the belief that an individual's resolve can transform their circumstances and environment. Emerging from the remnants, she rose as a phoenix. With this perspective in mind, the study aims to engage in a detailed analysis of ‘Mariam’, highlighting how she embodies women's empowerment and makes significant contributions to…