Patriarchy affects women in different stages of their lives. In a patriarchal society, the male possesses most of the power and primary responsibility for leadership and property ownership. Women on the other hand, are at the mercy of the male’s decision making regarding their education, marriage, and dreams. The Indian movie industry has also taken an interest in portraying the lives of women under the patriarchy umbrella and the toll it takes on their lives. The movie ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ depicts the role and the power struggle of women after marriage and how much they are to relinquish their hopes and dreams to cater for the in laws. This conceptual paper discusses how Indian women are represented at home and how they are assigned roles by men and society.
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