Uncover the profound cultural politics of women’s food practices in South Asia. This essential read explores how faith and gender intersect, revealing women’s individual agency and resistance through religious fasting and daily rituals. Gain unique insights into identity construction and family negotiation across Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist communities in South Asia and the diaspora. A must-have for students of food studies, sociology, anthropology, and anyone fascinated by the complexities of gender roles in the region.