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Unearthing Gender: Folksongs of North India is a groundbreaking scholarly work that explores the intricate relationship between folk music and gender construction in North Indian society. Author Smita Tewari Jassal provides a comprehensive analysis of traditional folksongs, demonstrating how these cultural artifacts both reflect and perpetuate gender norms, social hierarchies, and power dynamics.
Through detailed linguistic and ethnographic examination, the book uncovers hidden narratives about women’s agency, resistance, and lived experiences embedded within folk traditions. Jassal’s interdisciplinary approach combines musicology, anthropology, and gender studies to offer fresh perspectives on how communities transmit cultural values and gender ideologies through song. The work serves as an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of folklore, gender studies, and South Asian culture.
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