Explore the intricate history of secularism and its entanglement with gender equality. This critical analysis challenges the notion that secularism inherently protects women’s rights. Scott demonstrates how Western modernity’s secular frameworks were established upon the subjugation of women, relegating them to private spheres. Learn how this discourse evolved, particularly concerning religion, and how secularism has been wielded to assert cultural dominance. A vital read for academics, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of secularism, gender, and equality debates, profoundly relevant to India’s contemporary discussions.