Explore the intricate relationship between Hindu tradition and the Indian women’s movement in “Tradition and Liberation.” This insightful book from Routledge Studies in Asian Religion delves into how leaders have reshaped religious tenets to advance women’s rights. Discover how religion, often a battleground for women’s status in India, has been both a source of opposition and a tool for empowerment. Through an analysis of influential figures’ speeches and writings from the 19th and 20th centuries, the book reveals how the movement strategically employed or eschewed traditional justifications for its goals. Uncover the dynamic interplay of religion, culture, and feminism in shaping the Indian women’s movement.