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Gender, Religion And “Heathen Lands” : American Missionary Women in South Asia: American Missionary Women in South Asia, 1860s-1940s (Gender, Culture and Global Politics)

SKU: 9780815328247

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Explore the profound impact of American missionary women in South Asia from the 1860s to 1940s. This insightful study examines their interventions in colonial India, focusing on pioneers like Isabella Thoburn and Ida Scudder who founded crucial women’s colleges and hospitals. Delving into gender, religion, and cultural exchanges, it offers a nuanced view of their work within both American contexts and the rich Indian landscape. Featuring the voices of South Asian women educated by these institutions, this book is essential for students of gender studies, colonial history, and Indian socio-cultural dynamics.

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