World runs on stories, says KSOU Prasaranga Director
The autobiography 'Broken Family' by K. B. Nethravathi was released, sparking discussions on social structures, caste, and the importance of documenting marginalized stories. Speakers emphasized the role of literature in questioning societal norms and preserving oral histories.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing cultural discourse around social inequality and the need for diverse voices in Indian literature.
The autobiography ‘Broken Family’, authored by K. B. Nethravathi, was released on Sunday at the Indian Institute of Educational Theatre in Hardwicke School premises on JLB Road. The programme was organised by Bevara Hani Prakashana.
Inaugurating the programme and releasing the book, R. Santhosh Nayak, Director of Prasaranga, Karnataka State Open University, said, “K. B. Nethravathi’s autobiography ‘Broken Family’ is not merely a record of pain and pleasure. Instead, it is a work that questions the structure of Indian society, inequality, and the caste system.”
“We study the concept of family in sociology. Human family and the social structure have played a pivotal role in the evolution of civilisation. However, the title ‘Broken Family’ itself raises several questions. Though concise in volume, the ideas contained in this work are serious. Encompassing multiple dimensions, this book needs to be read in its social context,” he added.
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