Beyond purdah?
Dagmar Engels
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Beyond purdah?
Published
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
282
ISBN-10
0195637208
Description
By 1930, women in Bengal were visible in the public arena with their participation in the national movement. Could this public appearance be taken as proof of their breaking with traditional gender stereotypes? The author argues that 'purdah' in early-twentieth-century Bengal meant far more than secluding women behind veils and walls; it entailed an all-encompassing ideology and code of conduct based on female modesty which pervaded women's lives. Accordingly, women's political experience and participation, even if its significance can be established, needs to be deconstructed and contextualized by looking at a wider range of discourses. Women's political activities and their class-specific existence - as mothers, daughters, wives and widows - are thus examined not only to trace developments and differences, but also to identify the underlying hierarchy of concepts which worked to keep women of all classes in a position of general inferiority to their male counterparts. This book will interest students of history, particularly gender history and social history, and feminists everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beyond purdah??
This edition of Beyond purdah? has approximately 282 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Beyond purdah??
For most readers, Beyond purdah? typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 words
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What is the word count of Beyond purdah??
The estimated word count for Beyond purdah? is approximately 70,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Beyond purdah??
Beyond purdah? was written by Dagmar Engels.
When was Beyond purdah? published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.