Different Voices, Divergent Struggles: An Overview of the Contemporary Indian Women's Movement and its Challenges

Veena Poonacha

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Abstract: Some of the historical milestones of the Indian women's movement and some of the challenges for the future are pointed out. Such questions are vital, for the current fluid socio-economic and political conditions (arising out of the changing global power equation, interdependence and identity politics), have posed new challenges to women's struggles. [Chairperson's address on 27-12-07, 4 p.m., Rm. 405, Patkar Hall Bldg., SNDT Women's University].

Keywords: India; women; women's movement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-12
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