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    Thappad Movie Analysis

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    Thappad is a 2020 film that explores domestic violence and gender discrimination in India. It follows Amrita, whose life changes after her husband slaps her at a party. Though she questions social norms, her family and friends normalize the violence. Amrita faces victim blaming and struggles to get a divorce, experiencing systemic discrimination. The film highlights the need for respect, equality in relationships, and challenges of breaking free from patriarchal expectations.

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    Thappad is a 2020 film that explores domestic violence and gender discrimination in India. It follows Amrita, whose life changes after her husband slaps her at a party. Though she questions social norms, her family and friends normalize the violence. Amrita faces victim blaming and struggles to get a divorce, experiencing systemic discrimination. The film highlights the need for respect, equality in relationships, and challenges of breaking free from patriarchal expectations.

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    Thappad is a 2020 film that explores domestic violence and gender discrimination in India. It follows Amrita, whose life changes after her husband slaps her at a party. Though she questions social norms, her family and friends normalize the violence. Amrita faces victim blaming and struggles to get a divorce, experiencing systemic discrimination. The film highlights the need for respect, equality in relationships, and challenges of breaking free from patriarchal expectations.

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    Thappad Movie Analysis

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    Nimisha Kini
    Thappad is a 2020 film that explores domestic violence and gender discrimination in India. It follows Amrita, whose life changes after her husband slaps her at a party. Though she questions social norms, her family and friends normalize the violence. Amrita faces victim blaming and struggles to get a divorce, experiencing systemic discrimination. The film highlights the need for respect, equality in relationships, and challenges of breaking free from patriarchal expectations.

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    Thappad

    Introduction
    Released in 2020, 'Thappad' sheds light on the issue of discrimination
    against Women, particularly in the context of domestic violence and
    gender inequality.

    Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film centres around Amrita and how
    her life drastically changes after her husband slaps her at a party.
    Plot Summary
    Amrita is a housewife who has dedicated her life
    towards taking care of her family.

    She questions societal norms, confronts


    discrimination, and embarks on a journey of self
    realization and empowerment after her husband
    publicly hits her.

    The plot explores the social and legal challenges


    she faces in her quest for justice.
    Society's
    The scene highlights the
    immediate shock and disbelief

    Reaction
    Amrita experiences, as well as
    the psychological and emotional
    impact of the violence.

    After the incident, it is shown that her


    family and friends are normalizing this
    act of violence. Some characters even
    questioned Amrita's response saying
    that it might have just been a one
    time thing. This highlights the societal
    tendency of minimizing the severity of
    domestic violence and discrimination
    faced by women.
    Victim-Blaming

    In subsequent scenes, Amrita's mother in law (Played by Ratna Pathak


    Shah) is seen blaming Amrita, also asking her to forgive and forget
    emphasizing the acceptance of patriarchal norms.

    This victim-blaming mentality showcases how the society holds


    women responsible for the violence they endure and perpetuate a
    culture of silence and acceptance.
    Legal Step Amrita decides to take a
    stand against the
    discrimination she has faced
    and approaches a lawyer to
    file for divorce.

    The lawyer initially advises


    her to reconcile and
    compromise, reinforcing the
    systemic discrimination
    against women.
    Workplace
    Discrimination
    Amrita's professional life is also impacted
    by discrimination. Her male coworkers
    ridicule her and make condescending
    remarks, questioning her commitment to
    her job after the incident. These scenes
    draw attention to the gender-based
    prejudice and unfair treatment of women
    in the workplace.
    Conclusion
    1 Thappad emphasizes the need for respect and
    equality within relationship.

    2 The movie shows dilemmas faced by individuals caught between


    societal expectations and personal aspirations. It showcases the
    conflicts and tensions within families and the challenges of
    breaking free from discriminatory patterns, highlighting the need
    for open communication and understanding.

    3 Portrays Amrita's role as a wife and daughter-in-law, where she is


    expected to fulfill traditional gender roles and cater to the
    emotional needs of her family.
    Thank
    You

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