Friday, January 30, 2015

Book Review: Some Questions on Feminism and Its Relevance in South Asia by Kamla Bhasin, Nighat Said Khan

This forty six page book highlights the role of women in our society. In addition to that it informs the readers about the neglected women in the society as a whole. It answers different questions about feminism.

Freedom, equality and independence are the topics under discussion in this book reagrding women. At places it compares man and woman, according to their responsibilities and part played in our society. 

At one instance, it informs the reader that a male can also be a feminist. Reference to ancient historical, cultural and religious accounts has been stated, such as the role of church in Europe. And practices in Hindu religion, forcing women to sacrifice her for the sake of traditions have also been stated. It tries to enforce on the reader that women should be provided with more rights.

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