Jata Removal Movement : Unfolding the 'Gender' in Politico-Religious Society.

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Author / Creator:Kumbhar, Sudhir.
Imprint:Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Pub., 2009.
Description:1 online resource (117 pages)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11169037
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Other authors / contributors:Dhaske, Govind.
ISBN:9781443815505
1443815500
1282414542
9781282414549
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary:For centuries, India has been known for its politico-religious structures, which have developed casteism and discrimination. Gender-based oppressions have been prominent features of the patriarchal culture in India - both obvious and subtle forms of gender inequity. Multiple rites, customs, traditions and protocols reflect gender discrimination, and in most cases show gender oppression. The subordination of women visible in Indian context can be referred in historic shift from matrilineal str ...
Other form:Print version: Kumbhar, Sudhir. Jata Removal Movement : Unfolding the 'Gender' in Politico-Religious Society. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ©2009 9781443813051