Routledge Indian Sisters: A History of Nursing and the State

Explore the complex relationship between healthcare professionals and government policy in this academic study. Indian Sisters: A History of Nursing and the State, 1907-2007 provides a detailed look at how the nursing profession has evolved in India over a century. This book examines the unique challenges faced by nurses as both medical professionals and working women. It analyzes why nurses in India have faced a high degree of neglect from the state, a factor that impacts the quality of healthcare in both urban and rural settings. By charting 100 years of development, the text investigates the reasons behind the exclusion of nurses from healthcare governance and policymaking. Ideal for students and researchers in South Asian history, sociology, and medical anthropology, this Routledge publication offers a deep look into the social and political structures that shape the nursing profession. It provides essential context for understanding the history of medicine and the role of women in the Indian healthcare system.