Handbook of Gender

Description

The women’s movement of the 1970s and the study of gender emerged together in India. Today, feminist scholars and activists continue to re-theorize gender as well as its relationship to Indian history. They also remain at the forefront of critiques of Eurocentric theorization and of understanding the effects of globalization on gender. This handbook showcases the best of feminist scholarship by bringing together the works of eminent scholars and practitioners from history, sociology, law, media, and gender studies over the last twenty years. The thought-provoking essays: • explore key areas of debate in gender scholarship in historical and modern India; • examine gender in relation to politics, caste, postcoloniality, and globalization; and • present classic viewpoints vis-à-vis more contemporary ones. Focusing on diverse areas, including sexuality, masculinity, labour, media, and environment, this handbook traces the evolution of feminist scholarship and understanding in India. It also highlights the growth and diversification of the field with respect to significant socio-political changes and movements over the years. Contributors Bina Agarwal • Flavia Agnes • Uma Chakravarti • Amrita Chhachhi • Lawrence Cohen • Shohini Ghosh • Mary E. John • Kalpana Kannabiran • Sumi Krishna • Radha Kumar • Saba Mahmood • Nivedita Menon • Janaki Nair • Kalpana Ram • Tanika Sarkar • Ilina Sen • Mrinalini Sinha • Patricia Uberoi