Are Indian women powerful mother goddesses, or domestic
handmaidens trailing behind men in literacy, wages, opportunities,
and rights? Have they been agents of their own destinies, or
voiceless victims of patriarchy? Behind these colorful
over-simplifications lies the reality of many feminine personas
belonging to various classes, ethnicities, religions, and castes.
This two-volume set looks at Indian history from ancient to modern
times, revealing precisely why ideas of gender rights were not
static across eras or regions. Raman's work is a reflection on the
various ways in which women in a non-Western culture have developed
and expressed their own feminist agenda.
Are Indian women powerful mother goddesses, or domestic
handmaidens trailing behind men in literacy, wages, opportunities,
and rights? Have they been agents of their own destinies, or
voiceless victims of patriarchy? Behind these coloful
over-simplifications lies the reality of many feminine personas
belonging to various classes, ethnicities, religions, and castes.
This two-volume set looks at Indian history from ancient to modern
times, revealing precisely why ideas of gender rights were not
static across eras or regions. Raman's work is a reflection on the
various ways in which women in a non-western culture have developed
and expressed their own feminist agenda.
Individual chapters highlight the enduring legacies of many
important male and female figures, illustrating how each played a
key role in modifying the substance of women's lives. Political
movements are examined as well, such as the nationalist reform
movement of 1947 in which the ideal of Indian womanhood became
central to the nation and the push for independence. Also included
is a survey of women in contemporary India and the role they played
in the resurgence of militant Hindu nationalism. Aside from being
an engaging and readable narrative of Indian history, this set
integrates women's issues, roles, and achievements into the general
study of the times, providing a clear presentation of the social,
cultural, religious, political, and economic realities that have
helped shape the identity of Indian women.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2009 |
First published: |
June 2009 |
Authors: |
Sita Anantha Raman
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 156 x 46mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
468 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-98242-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
0-275-98242-4 |
Barcode: |
9780275982423 |
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