www.ijellh.com 140 Woman As A Victim of Racial Hatred: A Study of Toni Morrison’s Novel The Bluest Eye Dr. Anjali Abraham Assistant Professor Department of English M.A College, Kothamangalam Kerala India Abstract The woman represents the symbol of nature. She contributes to make progress in the family, society as well as country through her active participation same as the male counterpart. But woman is suppressed into lower status compared to the male power and position in the society intentionally, even after her great contribution in reality. The evidence can be found in the portrayal of woman in the literatures from the different cultures. African-American literature has played a significant role in American literary history since the eighteenth century. Black writing owes its very nature to the oppressive conditions under which the Blacks have been subjected to in America. What motivates the Blacks to write is the condition of oppression, and what they desire of their writing is to ameliorate their condition. Racism and sexism have made heavy inroads into the lives of African-Americans. Black woman is a victim of multiple oppression and double marginalization of race and gender. Keen attempts have been made, particularly in the last two decades, by Black women writers to withstand and rectify the evils of racism and sexism. A plethora of critical and fictional works, by writers like Barbara Smith, Gloria T. Hull, Ann Shockley, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison are gaining attention and general leadership. Toni Morrison deserves to be called as one of the most prolific Black Women writers. She has always been concerned about the unique positions of black women in American life and literature. Morrison deals with varied themes and this paper deals with one particular theme: racial hatred. Because of this the heroines are usually alienated from