The New Cambridge History of India, Volume 4, Part 2: Women in Modern India

New Cambridge History of India #4.2

by Geraldine Forbes

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 their lives, enabling them to take part in public life. Through the women's own accounts, the author has compiled an accessible and immediate record of their achievements over the past two centuries, which will be of interest to students of South Asia and to anyone concerned with women and their history.

Genres: History, India, Nonfiction, Feminism

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Sreyashi Ghosh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A detailed study of changing status of women and their involvement in the national movement... Quite a good answer to the historical invisibility of large no.of women involved in freedom struggle..

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little dry, but very informative. I particularly like how she traces the history of some of the feminist and political groups.

[Sayan Chakraborty · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book though informative for the newcomers, tends to summarize the matters a lot. In addition to that it is quite dull.