Routledge - The Emergence of Feminism in India, 1850-1920

Explore a pioneering study on the history of women's rights and social change in India. This book by Anagol examines how Indian women navigated and challenged the power structures of both colonialist and patriarchal systems during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By utilizing a wide range of diverse source materials, this work provides a deep look into the development of feminist consciousness. The research draws from unique materials including periodicals edited by women, songs, cookbooks, book reviews, and court records. These sources help reveal how women engaged with the societal forces meant to define them. Readers will gain insight into the reactions of Indian men to women's movements of assertion. This study is a significant resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the history of gender studies in South Asia. It offers a detailed analysis of how women's voices emerged within complex historical contexts.