Women in Modern India by Geraldine Forbes (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Women in Modern India by Geraldine Forbes Through their own accounts, the author traces the history of Indian women from the nineteenth century under colonial rule to the twentieth century after Independence. She begins with the reform movement, established by men to educate women, and demonstrates how education changed womens lives, enabling them to take part in public life. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a compelling study of Indian women, Geraldine Forbes considers their recent history from the nineteenth century under colonial rule to the twentieth century after Independence. She begins with the reform movement, established by men to educate women, and demonstrates how education changed womens lives enabling them to take part in public life. Through their own accounts of their lives and activities, she documents the formation of their organisations, their participation in the struggle for freedom, their role in the colonial economy and the development of the womens movement in India since 1947. Table of Contents Introduction; l. Reform in the nineteenth century: efforts to modernize womens roles; 2. Education for women; 3. The emergence of womens organizations; 4. The movement for womens rights; 5. Women in the nationalist movement; 6. Womens work in colonial India; 7. A time of transition; 8. Women in independent India; Bibliographic essay. Review [The authors] clear, vivid narrative is infused with deep sympathy for her subject and prolific scholarship. The Times Higher Education Supplement This book is essential reading for everyone interested in Indian women. Journal of Asian Studies ... this is a comprehensive and carefully put together record of the developments that shaped womens lives in India during the 19th and 20th centuries. Sunday Herald (India) Promotional Through their own accounts, the author traces the history of Indian women from the nineteenth century under colonial rule to the twentieth century after Independence. Review Quote "This volume on women in modern India is extremely well researched and well thought out." Joan P. Mencher, Journal of Developing Areas Promotional "Headline" Through their own accounts, the author traces the history of Indian women from the nineteenth century under colonial rule to the twentieth century after Independence. Description for Bookstore Through their own accounts, the author traces the history of Indian women from the nineteenth century under colonial rule to the twentieth century after Independence. She begins with the reform movement, established by men to educate women, and demonstrates how education changed womens lives, enabling them to take part in public life. Description for Library Through their own accounts, the author traces the history of Indian women from the nineteenth century under colonial rule to the twentieth century after Independence. She begins with the reform movement, established by men to educate women, and demonstrates how education changed womens lives, enabling them to take part in public life. Details ISBN0521268125 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1996 ISBN-10 0521268125 ISBN-13 9780521268127 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1996-05-09 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.40954 Short Title WOMEN IN MODERN INDIA Language English Media Book Series Number 02 Pages 312 Author Geraldine Forbes Series The New Cambridge History of India Affiliation State University College, Oswego, New York Illustrations 17 Halftones, unspecified UK Release Date 1996-05-09 AU Release Date 1996-05-09 NZ Release Date 1996-05-09 Alternative 9780521653770 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91386770;

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