Feminist perspectives on sociology

Littlewood, Barbara

ISBN: 9781138639812, 1138639818

Feminists and science: critiques and changing perspectives in India, Vol.1, ed. by Sumi Krishna et al

ISBN: 9789381345078, 9381345074

This book brings critical voices to bear upon the relationship between science, gender and patriarchies, critiques science and reclaims it with equal passion. It is a pioneering and valuable contribution to science studies and women's studies in India.

Feminists and science: critiques and changing perspectives in India, Vol.2, ed. by Sumi Krishna et al

ISBN: 9789381345191, 9381345198

A feminist analysis of the gendered concepts and practices of science, showing how science and technology impact women's bodies, lives and work

State of the state: Maharashtra, multi-agency response to violence against women feminist social work within the police system

Panchal, Trupti Jhaveri et al

ISBN: 9789386473509, 938647350X

This commemorative edition, by the Resource Centre for Interventions on Violence Against Women, showcases the multi-agency coordinated response with survivor-centric social work in the country, by the Special Cells for Women.

Fighting gender inequality: a tribute to Nirbhaya

Chattopadhyay, Sujit Kumar

ISBN: 9788170743644, 8170743648

A fighting spirit, selected writings of Ashoka Gupta, introd. by Jasodhara Bagchi, compl. and ed. by Sarmistha Dutta Gupta et al

ISBN: 9789381523650, 9381523657

Ashoka Gupta (1912-2008), was a social worker who dedicates her life for the downtrodden in the society. This volume captures her personality through her own writings and through the recollections of others.

Films and feminism: essays in Indian cinema, 2nd edn., ed. by Jasbir Jain et al

ISBN: 9788131607121, 8131607127

The book explores both mainstream and parallel cinema for an analysis of the woman image, the idea of romance, the imposition and defiance of patriarchal order and a woman's journey towards self-definition.

Spotted goddesses: Dalit women's agency-narratives on caste and gender violence

Singh, Roja

ISBN: 9789385932700, 9385932705

This book is an ethnography of caste, gender and Dalit women's leadership. Situated within the ambit of transnational feminisms, this book is rooted in interactions and lived experiences of Dalit women in Tamil Nadu.

Folk arts and social communication

Mukhopadhyay, Durgasas

ISBN: 9788123001951, 8123001959

Inspirational Indian women achievers

ISBN: 9789351711605, 9351711609

Folklore and history: a study of the Hindu folkcults of the Barak Valley of Northeast India

Chaudhury, Sujit (b.1937)

Contents: (i)Savitri-Satyavan: the myth and reality (ii)Kapilasram: a cult spot and its background (iii)Bhuvan Tirtha: a cult spot on the hill top (iv)Badsah: cult of local godlink (v)Ranachandi and Nimata: dimasa deities and their transportation (vi)The nouka puja: a unique Manas worship of cachar-sylhet (vii)The eunuch priesthood and deity Darai (viii)Agricultural rites (ix)Female rites and c...

Food from the mouth of Krishna: feasts and festivities in a north India pilgrimage centre, foreword by Owen M. Lynch

Toomey, Paul M

ISBN: 9788170750307, 817075030X

Contents: (i) The setting: Govardhan as sacred centre and social field (ii) Prasad: symbols, concepts, and categories (iii) Feeding Krishna's divine image: the local tradition (iv) Prasad in sectarian temples (v) Bhandaras: feasts for Brahmans and Sadhus (vi) Sectarian feasts (vii) Annakut: Mountain of food mountain of love.;

From Purdah to Parliament, London, 1963

Ikramullah, Shaista Suhrawardy

ISBN: 9780195794380, 0195794389

The book provides interesting glimpses into the past and recounts the social and political movement that brought about rapid change, dramatically exemplified by the entry of a lady, brought up in purdah, into parliament, the United Nations and the Foreign Service.

Gender, power and democracy in South Asia

ISBN: 9788183249294, 8183249299

This book examines the relationship between gender and democracy in South Asia and discusses the challenges confronting women of negotiating their places and creating their spaces in the political landscape.

Garrisoned minds: women and armed conflict in South Asia

Murthy, Laxmi et al.

ISBN: 9789386050519, 938605051X

Gaza Mama: politics and parenting in Palestine

El-Haddad, Laila

ISBN: 9788188965823, 8188965820

Gender & neoliberalism: the All India Democratic Women's Association & globalization politics

Armstrong, Elisabeth

ISBN: 9789382381235, 9382381236

This book describes the changing landscape of women's politics for equality and liberation during the rise of neoliberalism in India. Between 1991 and 2006, the doctrine of liberalization guided Indian politics and economic policy.

Gender and caste hierarchy in colonial Bengal: inter-caste interventions of ideal womanhood

Roychowdhury, Deboshruti

ISBN: 9789381345054, 9381345058

This book breaks new ground in perceiving the interrelations among class, caste, religious and gender identities to grasp the complex notion of ideal womanhood in the nineteenth century. It argues that this was not restricted to the upper caste bhadramahila but was accepted by more marginalized so-called lower castes also.

Gender and diversity: India, Canada and beyond, ed. by Malashri Lal et al

ISBN: 9788131607145, 8131607143

Gender and health

Nagla, Madhu

ISBN: 9788131605783, 8131605787

This book is a collection of articles reflecting critically upon the current status of our knowledge about gender inequalities in health and develops an agenda for future research.;It also examines issues pertaining to their rights, medical encounters, and different laws made to meet their health needs, specifically reproductive and mental health.