Explore the intricate relationship between national identity, gender, and power in Pakistan with this insightful analysis. “Feminism in India” delves into how notions of masculinity and femininity, reinforced by militarism and religious fundamentalism, shape Pakistan’s fractured identity. Saigol critically examines the historical evolution of this identity through a gendered lens, exposing contradictions from Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to Zia ul-Haq. Discover how state institutions, educational systems, and civil society disseminate these ideas, questioning the very foundation of a nation built on religion and female subordination. Uncover the insidious ways textbooks, laws, and state-sanctioned violence have been used to subvert democratic development and gender equality. A must-read for understanding contemporary Pakistan.