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Robinson, Catherine A

Tradition and liberation : the Hindu tradition in the Indian women's movement / Catherine A. Robinson - x, 230 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-224) and index

The Hindu tradition and the Indian women's movement -- The 'woman question' in India: reform revival and the Hindu renaissance -- The 'awakening' of Indian women: the emergence of the women's movement -- 'Women's uplift' the appeal to Hindu beliefs and values -- 'Equal rights': the appeal to liberal beliefs and values -- Legislation and changes: campaigning for women's rights -- The contemporary debate: activists, academics and the Hindu tradition -- Tradition and liberation

ISBN: 0312227183 (cloth)

LCCN: 99031639

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Feminism--History--South Asia--20th century
Women and religion--History--South Asia
Women in Hinduism--History--India
Hinduism and politics--History--India
Women--Political activity--History--South Asia--20th century

LC Class. No.: HQ1735.3 / .R63 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 305.42/0954