Description
- Print length: 293 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
- Publication date: 1 January 1995
- Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 3 cm
- ISBN-10: 8121205018
- ISBN-13: 978-8121205016
Original price was: ₹460.00.₹299.00Current price is: ₹299.00.
Explore the multifaceted portrayal of women in Hindu literature with ‘Women in Hindu Literature’ by R.P. Sharma. This insightful study critically examines traditional patriarchal interpretations, challenging phallogocentric metaphysics and unveiling the historical construction of women’s roles. Sharma delves into themes of Aryanization, discrimination, ritualization of marriage, and sexualization, urging a re-evaluation of established narratives. Discover arguments for liberation and the establishment of women as new centers of knowledge and power. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone interested in women’s studies, feminist theory, and the critical analysis of religious and cultural texts within the context of Hindu literature. This comprehensive book offers a profound perspective on gender, power, and liberation within a rich literary tradition.
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