Category Archives: Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

Definitely a Dream

I kind of have mixed emotions after reading Sultana’s Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.  She created a world utopia of women by confining men to their homes, and she basically reversed the role of women and men in society, and … Continue reading

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Fave

Sultan’s dream was possibly the most enjoying of the readings that we have done this year. Sure everything is turned around and the men are the one in the positions of lower power, but it was almost nice to see … Continue reading

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Ladyland

“Sultana’s Dream” by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain kind of reminds me of a witty science fiction story. The main character, Sultana, finds herself in a land in which traditional gender roles are reversed and this has led to peace and sanctity. … Continue reading

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Sultana’s Dream

Sultana’s Dream by Rokeya Hossain was definitely different than the readings we have done in class.  I found it really interesting how much the men were oppressed to the point of confinement in Zenana whereas; the women lived in what … Continue reading

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