Tradition and liberation : the Hindu tradition in the Indian women's movement - Robinson, Catherine A (1999)
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
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-224) and index
Keywords: Feminism -- South Asia -- History -- 20th century; Women and religion -- South Asia -- History; Women in Hinduism -- India -- History; Hinduism and politics -- India -- History; Women -- Political activity -- South Asia -- History -- 20th century