Social awareness and Role of Women Reflected in ‘Abari’ and ‘Dumphaoni Phitha’ short stories published in “Hathorkhi Hala” and “Jugami” magazines: A study

Abstract

In the history of Bodo literature ‘Abari’ short story written by Ishan Chandra Muchahary considered as the first Bodo short story with required characteristics of a short story. In 1940 it was published in “Hathorkhi Hala” magazine edited by Promod Chandra Brahma. The depicted pictures of the story were social awareness and role of women.

 “Dumphaoni Phitha” short story was written in 1985 by Janil Kumar Brahma and published in “Jugami” magazine edited by Bireswar Basumatary of Udalguri in 1988. Struggle for the development of Bodo language and literature and struggle of workers for their sustainable economical condition are depicted in this short story. 

The messages of both the short stories are awareness to develop Bodos by empowering women through social awareness. A developed society is helpful in development of its language and literature. Development of a community depends on development of society and its language and literature, so in this study importance is given to bring awareness on positive role of women for the development of Bodo society.