For centuries, nations have competed over the reputation of their cultural differences and religious identity. These quarrels are at the root of the rivalries that afflict our world. Many of these argumentative civilizations promote the concept of confining and demeaning their women for the sole purpose of using them as an instrument of reproduction. In religions close to Islam, women are subject to societal restrictions, whereas in the United States, women have the same or similar rights as men. Muslim women are conditioned to be passive and inert with the intention of cultivating their home and family. These philosophies are clearly seen in media outlets around the world, which are increasing awareness of the growing predicament. Films such as "Provoked", directed by Jag Mundhra, and short stories such as "The Disappearance", written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, demonstrate that Islam and cultures promote the belief that women should blindly submit to religion. ideology of men and reject most Western ideas. impressions.Until the 1960s, women were considered a minority due to our patriarchal world, meaning men are the dominant power in our social structure. In the Middle East, many women are still subject to these constraints due to their cultural belief system. These gender expectations confine women to stereotypical gender roles, including cooking and cleaning. In “The Disappearance,” Divakaruni presents the reader with a scene that embodies gender roles: “After dinner, for example, she would embark on the most elaborate household projects, soaping the floors and changing the coverings of the cabinets” (2 ). This illustrates the role of women in a shallow-minded, masculine society. Throughout the story, the unnamed husband continually denies middle of paper... omens are not encountered and are often ignored. Women should communicate their feelings to others and express their opinions forcefully. In the case of the unnamed wife in the story and Kiranjit in the film, they felt left with no other avenue of escape. The movie “Provoked” gave me a better insight into the events that happened in the movie and in the story as well. The ability to see such events makes the dilemma real and allows the audience to feel the emotion behind the tales. Subsequently, after years of abuse at the hands of men, wives freed themselves from the chains of oppression found in many cultures. Arranged marriage. 1995: Printing. Provoked. Real. Jag Mundhra. Perf. Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, 2006. Film.