This paper explores the novel "Bandi" by Indian independent female writer Manu Pendali, and analyzes how the novel reflects the survival dilemma and inner struggle of educated women in a patriarchal society through the image of the female protagonist, Xue Gong. The novel reveals the dual pressure that educated women face between marriage, family, and social work, as well as the confusion and oppression they face in pursuing economic independence and marital autonomy. Peng Dali reflected on gender role education and family justice by deeply analyzing the social gender structure and family system, and explored the possibility of new women breaking free from traditional constraints.

1、 New Women: Economic Independence and the quagmire of marriage

Through Xue Gong's story, this article explores the challenges faced by Indian educated women in terms of economic independence and marital relationships. As a well-educated and successful woman, Xue Gong appears to have achieved economic independence and self-worth on the surface, but the failure of her marriage has plunged her into the quagmire of social public opinion and moral pressure. Her long-term cold war and separation from her husband, as well as his extramarital affairs and divorce demands, all reflect her conflict between pursuing personal happiness and family stability. Although Xue Gong has achieved success in her career, she feels lost and confused in her marriage and family. Her story reveals the dual pressures that educated women face in social change: they have to take on social responsibilities while also meeting traditional expectations of family responsibilities. In the end, Xuegong chose to compromise and obey, giving up the pursuit of his own subjectivity and rebuilding his family, becoming a subordinate role in the patriarchal family. This process reflects that women are still constrained by patriarchal society and traditional beliefs on the path to freedom and happiness.

2、 The old fence: an "ideal" family outside of attachment psychology and justice

By analyzing the character Xue Gong in 'Bandy', this paper explores the dilemma of educated women in the conflict between traditional and modern values. Although Xue Gong is economically independent, she still relies on men spiritually and emotionally, pursuing a superficial "happiness" rather than true love and freedom. Her behavior reflects the vulnerability of new women in an unhealthy social environment, as well as their recognition and pursuit of traditional family values. At the same time, the chapter also discusses the limitations of patriarchy on female roles and the lack of family justice. Scholars have divergent views on family justice, with some believing that the family is an intimate relationship that transcends justice, while others advocate that the family needs justice to achieve gender equality. Finally, the chapter points out that while intellectual women pursue personal happiness, they also face the constraints of traditional family values, and their self-awareness and pursuit of happiness are limited by the conditions of the times.

3、 The public male "subject" and the female as the "other"

In depth exploration of the predicament of educated women in society, pointing out the dominant position of men in the public and family spheres, and how this position is based on traditional gender roles and biological determinism. Beauvoir's viewpoint is cited to illustrate that women are seen as "others" rather than autonomous beings. Caroline Cristiano Perez criticized the confusion between social gender and biological gender, emphasizing that social gender is artificially constructed, and the absence of women in public social life is a result of male dominated social structures. Sally Slocum questioned the theory of "humans as hunters" and emphasized the importance of women as gatherers in human life. Perez further criticized the social thinking pattern of men representing universal humanity by quoting Muriel Rukather's poem "Myth". These perspectives collectively reveal how educated women are marginalized in patriarchal societies, and how this marginalization affects their social status and self-identity.

4、 Breaking the educational shackles of gender roles in society: a possible path to overcome difficulties

The novel 'Bandy' reveals the constraints of traditional gender roles on educated women through Uncle Walker's criticism of Xue Gong. In a patriarchal society, women still face gender discrimination and inner panic even if they have received good education and economic independence. Gender discrimination in social education limits women's avenues of expression, allowing them to grow up under traditional gender role education. Bandy's growth process was influenced by traditional social education, which led to his premature "maturity" and ultimately became a sacrifice for gender education concepts. Peng Dali reflected on possible paths beyond the dilemma of educated women in his works, echoing Beauvoir's existentialist theory, emphasizing that women should obtain autonomy and freedom, pursue freedom rather than happiness.

5、 Conclusion

Modern society has provided women with opportunities for education and economic independence, but the education system is still influenced by male power, leading to the struggle of educated women between reality and tradition. Peng Dali advocates breaking down male dominated barriers and reshaping gender role education, and his views are forward-looking. Bandy depicts the process of women's liberation through knowledge, calling for a new understanding of gender role education in society and promoting gender equality. The novel portrays the socialization of gender role consciousness, and Peng Dali hopes that education can truly be based on gender equality and provide equal opportunities. Bandy "is a beneficial exploration of the plight of educated women, and its" cry "has attracted social attention, promoted common attention and exploration, and reflected the profound significance of the work.