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Gender is a universal term used in the space of identification and where Gender discrimination is destined just for women because women are the only targeted victims of gender discrimination in a patriarchal society. In India, mostly women at a young age depending on their father, in the middle age-she depend on their husband, and in the older age-depends on their son. Women always depend on somebody for their livelihoods. Hence, independence in economical aspects is imperative for women’s development. The novel “The Dark Hold No Terror” elicits the sufferings of working woman who has become a puppet in a male chauvinistic society. Shashi Deshpande portrays her women characters as the victims of the male-oriented modern society. In this novel, Sarita (Saru) is the female protagonist who narrates the story of her tale. By the narration, one can know her parents, late brother Dhurva, her husband Manohar, and her old teacher Boozie. It gives out the reminiscences of the protagonist. She is futile of her state and decides not to dispute the domination by breaching her familial life.