Description: Feminism in India (Issues in Contemporary Indian Feminism) [Hardcover] Chaudhuri, Maiyatree and Rajan, Rajeswari Sunder Product Overview Why is 'feminist' a label that some liberal, emancipated women still recoil from? Why is feminism often associated with aggressive women who disrupt social norms and harmonious families? This book brings together the writing of prominent Indian academics and activists as they debate the issue in the context of Indian culture, society and politics, and explores the theoretical foundations of feminism in India. The inevitability of the association with western feminism, the status of women in colonial and independent India, and the more recent challenges to Indian feminism posed by the tide of globalization and the upsurge of the Hindu Right in Indian politics are discussed at length. Bridging the academic/activist, personal/political and local/global divides, this collection of feminist writing shows how the movement is part of a larger project of consolidating the liberal values of secularism and democracy. It deepens our understanding of why, despite the existence of legal and constitutional rights to prevent discrimination, women are subject to oppressive practices like dowry. Ultimately, the feminist voice merges with the voices of all disadvantaged and discriminated groups engaged in the 'battle for the recognition of difference'. This collection is an invaluable overview of the rich history of Indian feminism. Read more Details Publisher : Zed Books (March 4, 2005) Language : English Hardcover : 416 pages ISBN-10 : 1842776029 ISBN-13 : 25 Item Weight : 1.44 pounds Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.06 x 8.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #10,596,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15,043 in Feminist Theory (Books) #15,043 in Feminist Theory (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1842776029
ISBN10: 1842776029
ISBN13: 9781842776025
EAN: 9781842776025
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Brand: Zed Books
GTIN: 09781842776025
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Feminism in India
Publisher: ZED Books, The Limited
Item Height: 1.1 in
Subject: Feminism & Feminist Theory, Women's Studies
Publication Year: 2005
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 23.6 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Maiyatree Chaudhuri
Subject Area: Social Science
Series: Issues in Contemporary Indian Feminism Ser.
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover
