Women And Gender In Ancient India

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Women And Gender In Ancient India

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Author : Vijaya Laxmi Singh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015

Women And Gender In Ancient India written by Vijaya Laxmi Singh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Inscriptions, Indic categories.

Gender Relations In Early India

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Author : Vinita Chandra
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

Gender Relations In Early India written by Vinita Chandra and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Feminism categories.

This book examines the existing myths regarding the historical views of women in India: (a) that women in early India were a homogenous category; (b) that the dharmauastras (ancient scripture on code of conduct) are the foundational documents of 'Hindu' way of life, responsible for tightening the noose around the lives of women in India; and (c) that the dharmauastras are the representative texts of Indian tradition, seeking to protect Indian women under specific historical circumstances. The book also argues that gender relations were shaped and manifested differently across different regions and cultures in early India, and that the dharmauastras may neither be considered as "foundational documents" nor can they be considered as "representative texts" of Indian tradition. The dharmauastras were only one of the many genres of literature produced in ancient India.

Faces Of The Feminine In Ancient Medieval And Modern India

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Author : Mandakranta Bose
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000-02-10

Faces Of The Feminine In Ancient Medieval And Modern India written by Mandakranta Bose and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-10 with Religion categories.

This book offers a variety of scholarly studies in the idea, situation, and definition-including the self-definition-of women in India, from the earliest historical period up to the present day. Both in its range of topics and depth of research, this volume creates a sustained focus that is not presently available in the literature of women in India. Faces of the Feminine in Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India comprises 25 essays contributed by a diverse mix of Indian, Canadian, American, and British women scholars, most of whom have lived in South Asia either for all of their lives or for extended periods. Arranged chronologically, these groundbreaking essays set aside the myths and prejudices that often clutter discussions about women in India. Part I, which is dedicated to the ancient period, defines women's positions as depicted in the sacred law, considers subordinated women in major Hindu epics, describes women's roles in ritual and their understanding of religion, and examines the patriarchal organization of women's lives in Buddhism. Part II begins with an essay on Tantra, a major force in medieval India that influenced both Hinduism and Buddhism and placed women at the center of its sacred rites. Other essays in Part II look at the life and legends of a medieval woman saint poet, the portrayal of a Hindu goddess in medieval Bengal, and the role of women from Mughal harems in decision making. Part III describes the colonial perception of Indian women in the late nineteenth century and shows how women's self-perceptions have been expressed through their art and writing as well as through their political action in the twentieth century. Providing informed and balanced analysis of extensive primary source material, this book will be an essential resource for students of women's lives in India.

Women In Ancient India

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Author : Clarisse Bader
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05

Women In Ancient India written by Clarisse Bader and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Social Science categories.

This is Volume I in a series of eleven on India: History, Economy and Society. Originally published in 1925, this study uses moral and literary studies translated from Sanskrit, to inform on the role and life of women in Ancient India.

Encyclopaedia Of Indian Women Through The Ages The Middle Ages

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Author : Simmi Jain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Encyclopaedia Of Indian Women Through The Ages The Middle Ages written by Simmi Jain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Women categories.

Women In Early Indian Societies

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Author : Kumkum Roy
language : en
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Release Date : 2024-01-15

Women In Early Indian Societies written by Kumkum Roy and has been published by Manohar Publishers and Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-15 with Business & Economics categories.

Women In Early Indian Societies Is An Anthology Of Articles And Excerpts From Leading Works On The Theme. There Is A Special Focus On Issues And Perspectives In Historical Writings, On The Material Underpinnings Of Gender Relations, Socio-Sexual Construction Of Gender And The Complex Relationship Between Women And Religious Traditions. The Introductory Essay And Bibliography Contextualise The Themes Which Are Explored And Suggest Possibilities For Future Research.

Women Of India

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Author : Arun R. Kumbhare
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009-07

Women Of India written by Arun R. Kumbhare and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07 with Social Science categories.

A systematic presentation of the status of women of India throughout the long history of about 6000 years has been presented starting from the Vedic times to the post-independence period. A detailed description of the status of women during the Vedic times, which is rarely available in any of the existing literature, and in the following periods is very significant to the study of this subject. The author has discussed how the political and religious conditions over the periods have affected the conditions of women. The age-old evils, which had got firmly entrenched in the Indian society, such as the tradition of Sati, illiteracy, child marriages, and deplorable treatment of widows and so on, still persist and some new ones have joined the list. These are: bride burning, dowry, female feticide, domestic violence, to name a few. Short biographies of some outstanding women have been included to illustrate that in spite of adversities some women had achieved eminence. To the credit of the Indian Government, legislative measures have been taken to protect and improve the status of women after independence and just prior to it. These have been outlined. Unfortunately, these measures have not been able to achieve their intended results on account of wide spread corruption and lack of education and awareness among women, especially in the rural areas. A snapshot of the present conditions is given along with concluding remarks and recommendations for improvement. Improvement of the status of women is extremely improvement for India if it wishes to become a developed and progressive country and a world leader in culture and ideology.

Indian Women A Historical Perspective

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Author : Ashok Kumar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-01-01

Indian Women A Historical Perspective written by Ashok Kumar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Women categories.

There Is A Widespread Misconception Regarding The True Status Of Woman In Ancient Indian Society. This Book Contains Authoritative Information On Indian Women In Historical Perspective.Major Topics Covered Herein Are The Evolution Of Woman; Women Development: Looking Back In History; Women In Ancient India; Ancient Sparta; Athenian Women; Female Superior To The Male; Women And The Development Of The Social Instincts And Moral Sense; The Supremacy Of The Male; The Faces Of Reality Position Of Women Since Earliest Times; Thinking Through Gender; Women And Geography Study Group: Why Study Feminist Geography? ; Gender As A Structure Of Social Practice; Space For Women?; Feminist Encounters: Locating The Politics Of Experience ; The Nature Of Gender; The Earth Is No Your Mother; Gender And Aetiology; Women S Position: A Presentative; Role Of Women In Kerala: A Historical Perspective; And Historical Importance Of Women In Maharashtra; Etc.

Women And The Puranic Tradition In India

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Author : Monika Saxena
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-09-03

Women And The Puranic Tradition In India written by Monika Saxena and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-03 with Social Science categories.

This book analyses the diverse ways in which women have been represented in the Purāṇic traditions in ancient India – the virtuous wife, mother, daughter, widow, and prostitute – against the socio-religious milieu around CE 300–1000. Purāṇas (lit. ancient narratives) are brahmanical texts that largely fall under the category of socio-religious literature which were more broad-based and inclusive, unlike the Smṛtis, which were accessible mainly to the upper sections of society. In locating, identifying, and commenting on the multiplicity of the images and depictions of women’s roles in Purāṇic traditions, the author highlights their lives and experiences over time, both within and outside the traditional confines of the domestic sphere. With a focus on five Mahāpurāṇas that deal extensively with the social matrix Viṣṇu, Mārkaṇḍeya Matsya, Agni, and Bhāgavata Purāṇas, the book explores the question of gender and agency in early India and shows how such identities were recast, invented, shaped, constructed, replicated, stereotyped, and sometimes reversed through narratives. Further, it traces social consequences and contemporary relevance of such representations in marriage, adultery, ritual, devotion, worship, fasts, and pilgrimage. This volume will be of interest to researchers and scholars in women and gender studies, ancient Indian history, religion, sociology, literature, and South Asian studies, as also the informed general reader.

The Making Of Womanhood

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Author : Dr. Shalini Shah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012

The Making Of Womanhood written by Dr. Shalini Shah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Mahābhārata categories.