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Author Kapur's focuses on the female uprising against traditional family norms and the institution of marriage is reflected in her writings. In Manju Kapur's A Married Woman, female gender and sexual identity are inextricably linked to national identity, making it an intriguing case study in lesbian narrative strategy. The domestic connection is explored in depth throughout the book. To put it another way, Pipee's lesbian relationship with Astha was not an expression of Astha's feminism, but rather a byproduct of it. Finally, the novel retains its heteronormativity. With Astha's restlessness, she transforms into a lesbian and becomes careless with everything, even her children and husband, and Peepalika becomes a lesbian widow. She's always looking for a way to make an impact in the community. Getting married makes life easier for Astha, but she begins to feel lonely and dissatisfied after a while. She was raised in a regular middle-class family's traditional home environment. Astha is lonely at home because her husband is always away on work. She decides to pursue a career in education. Due to his busy schedule, Hemant is unable to listen to Astha's concerns or express his own. Astha finds great solace in her relationship with Pipeelika, another woman. She's in a bind and can't get out.