Reconsidering the Utopian Discourse in Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s Sultana’s Dream: A Study in Feminist Perspective

Abstract

The present paper seeks to unearth the thematic underpinnings of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s Sultana’s Dream through the lens of feminism, utopian literature, and discourse analysis. The narrative presents a speculative vision of a gender-inverted society where women hold dominion over public and domestic spheres. Through a close examination of Hossain’s text, this study explores the implications of such a societal structure on gender dynamics and power relations. It scrutinizes how the author employs literary elements to envision a utopian world where traditional gender roles are inverted, offering a critique of patriarchal norms. By analyzing the discourse within the narrative, this research aims to uncover the socio-political commentary embedded in Sultana’s Dream and its relevance to contemporary feminist discourse.