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This seminal work by Behramji M. Malabari provides a comprehensive analysis of two deeply entrenched social practices in Indian society: infant marriage and enforced widowhood. Published by Gyan Publishing House, this hardcover volume serves as an important historical and sociological document.
Malabari, a prominent social reformer, examines the origins, perpetuation, and consequences of these harmful traditions that have affected countless women across India. The book explores how infant marriages were arranged without the consent or understanding of the children involved, often resulting in young girls becoming widows before they could properly understand marriage itself.
Through detailed observations and social commentary, Malabari advocates for reform and challenges the religious and cultural justifications used to maintain these practices. This work remains relevant for scholars studying Indian social history, women’s rights, and the reform movements of the colonial period.
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