Crossroads of Change: Women and the Making of Modern Identity

KAVITHA KANDASWAMY

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.57302

Crossroads of Change: Women and the Making of Modern Identity

Author(s)	Dr. KAVITHA KANDASWAMY
Country	India
Abstract	In the epoch of global events such as World Wars, nuclear crisis, space explorations and economic downturns, the evolution of modern values in response to historical crises and advancements the societal cultures have adapted by prioritizing principles like equality, freedom, feminism, and democracy as essential survival mechanisms. This highlights the idea that modernity as not a fixed concept but rather an evolving framework shaped by historical events. The phrase “ensuing new changes as the most intended forms of survival schemes” suggests that societies continuously adapt to challenges by embracing progressive values and reforms. These adaptations become essential strategies for survival in a rapidly changing world. The meaning of modernity constitutes various arrays by historical phenomena. It cannot be prematurely synthesized into a unified zeitgeist. In general, modernity arises out of sensibility articulating the existential tensions of the society, anxieties and doubts of the individuals, solitude and ambiguity of histories, anguish and torment of urban infernos, cultural and social transitions, and consumerian logics which are deliberately connected by the survival schemes of the modern world. Locating women’s role by the pressures of these survival schemes arises various complexities, formulating modernity as a source of interpretation in the modern world. In the evolving landscape of modern society, the concept of individuality has become increasingly significant for women. Individuality refers to the recognition of one’s unique identity, aspirations, and personal choices, free from societal constraints and expectations. Encouraging women to embrace their individuality without fear of judgment is a key aspect of empowerment. Balancing internalized misogyny promotes mutual support rather than competition, women can collectively and confidently advance in nearer future. Future generations of women will feel empowered to pursue careers and lifestyles that align with their passions and values, without fear of judgment. The future will embrace the diversity of women’s ambitions and dreams. The future of women’s individuality holds incredible promise to the Nation’ s development.
Keywords	Women, Identity, Modernity, Modernism, Challenges, Changes, Values, Survival Schemes, Individual Consciousness, Feminism, Women Education, Women Economic Status, Equality, Liberty and Independence, Awareness to Legal Rights, Policies and Reforms, Vision of Future Women etc.,
Field	Sociology > Politics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-10-10
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.57302

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