Beyond Purdah?: Women in Bengal 1890-1930

by Dagmar Engels

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. Women's political activities, their class-specific existence as daughters, wives, mothers and widows as well as their education and employment are examined in this framework.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195647092
• ISBN13: 9780195647099
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: School of Oriental & African Studies Universi
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"