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DHOBIS OF DELHI: AN URBAN ETHNOGRAPHY FROM THE MARGINS
0Original price was: ₹1,495.00.₹1,420.25Current price is: ₹1,420.25.Discover the untold story of Delhi’s Dhobis in “Dhobis of Delhi: An Urban Ethnography from the Margins, 1974–2023.” This captivating book offers an in-depth, decades-long look into the lives, struggles, and resilience of an ‘untouchable’ caste, the Dhobis, who are vital to the fabric of India’s capital. Explore their evolving identity, economic livelihood, and fight for recognition as skilled professionals rather than solely as Dalits. Through a unique, gendered, and feminist lens, this ethnography reveals their adaptation to a changing city and their burgeoning consciousness as democratic citizens. “Dhobis of Delhi” shines a light on the marginalized, showcasing their essential contributions and enduring strategies for survival. A must-read for understanding urban India from the margins.
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Gender in South Asia: Social Imagination and Constructed Realities
0Original price was: ₹892.50.₹892.50Current price is: ₹892.50.Explore the intricate dynamics of gender in South Asia. This insightful examination delves into social imagination and constructed realities, spanning elite to Dalit women across India. Drawing from ancient texts, modern media, and ethnographic studies, it offers a critical perspective on Indian feminism and the diverse manifestations of patriarchy. Understand gender as a dynamic, performative concept deeply embedded in social and historical contexts. Essential for students and readers interested in the intersection of gender, caste, and class in the Indian subcontinent.