Ideas of a Woman is a feminist novel by Neera that explores the lives and thoughts of women in the 19th century. The author talks about the complex relationship between the main character Clarissa and her society, which defines her role in society. The book examines the themes of female self-identification, the choice between family and career, as well as the struggle for one's own place in the world. Neera's work is relevant even today, forcing her readers to think about their own ideas about the role of women in society."