Uncover the intricate dynamics of development and gender capital in Kerala, India. Shoba Arun’s insightful study critically examines globalisation’s impact on Malayalee women, exploring the nuances of modernity, patriarchy, and social change. Moving beyond rhetoric, the book analyzes lived experiences to highlight the ‘anomie of gender’ and calls for a genuine ‘politics of transformation.’ This essential work offers deep insights into Indian gender relations and development. A must-read for scholars and students of Development Studies, Gender Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology in India.