Re-Imagining Sociology in India: Feminist Perspectives

By: Gita Chadha and M. T. Joseph

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Synopsis: This book maps the intersections between sociology and feminism in the Indian context. It retrieves the lives and work of women pioneers of and in sociology, asking crucial questions of their feminisms and their sociologies. The chapters address the experiential realities of women in the field, pedagogical issues, methodological frameworks, mentoring processes and artistic engagements with academic work. The volume’s strength lies in bringing together Indian scholars from diverse social backgrounds and regions, reflecting on the specificity of the Indian social sciences. The chapters cover a range of key areas, including sexuality, law, environment, science and medicine. This volume will greatly interest students, teachers, researchers and practitioners of sociology, women’s studies, gender studies and feminism, politics and postcolonial studies.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780429895333
Related ISBNs:: 9780429470974, 9781138294240, 9781138294240
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 04/12/19
Copyrighted By:: Gita Chadha, M. T. Joseph
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.