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100 1 _aRothfield, Otto,
_d1876-1932
245 1 0 _aWomen of India
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-30
508 _aProduced by Julie Barkley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Women of India" by Otto Rothfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the roles, lives, and experiences of women in India, reflecting on how their identities have been shaped by various cultural, social, and religious influences throughout history. It offers insight into different classes of women, from those in aristocracy to working-class women, shedding light on their strengths, struggles, and societal expectations. The opening of the text sets a vivid scene that intertwines historical context with an exploration of women's identities in India. Rothfield draws from ancient texts, referencing Vatsyana to categorize women into different types based on their attributes and virtues. He contrasts these classical ideals with the modern reality of Indian women, emphasizing their resilience and beauty amidst changing societal norms, especially in the bustling environment of contemporary Bombay. The narrative begins to delve into the profound significance of marriage in Indian culture, suggesting that for women, it represents the pinnacle of their existence and identity, a theme that is likely to evolve in the subsequent chapters. The initial portion establishes a blend of admiration and critique, reflecting both on traditional values and the transformations being witnessed in Indian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- Social life and customs
653 _aWomen -- India
700 1 _aDhurandhar, M. V.
_q(Mahadev Visvanath),
_d1867-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50346
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