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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction travelogue that follows a seasoned journalist through many corners of India to illuminate the everyday realities of Indian women. From rural villages to bustling cities and high-profile studios, it highlights the lives of villagers, movie stars, intellectuals, police-women, and others, offering a panoramic portrait of gender, work, and public life in a vast country. The intended reader is anyone curious about gender studies, culture, and social change, as well as readers who enjoy immersive, on-the-ground reportage. The tone is respectful, insights-driven, and hopeful, balancing factual detail with human stories to foster understanding and connection.
Presented as documentary journalism, the book blends field notes, interviews, and vivid scene-writing. Readers move with the author through neighborhoods and institutions, encountering real people and real dilemmas, with context that links personal experience to larger social forces.
Concepts explored include gender roles, education, economic opportunity, legal rights, safety, and representation in media and politics. The storytelling approachโconcrete anecdotes, regional perspectives, and clear explanationsโmakes these ideas tangible and approachable, turning insights into a doorway for further curiosity.
Readers gain a nuanced understanding of Indian women's lives, a broadened worldview, and a deeper sense of empathy. It invites ongoing curiosity about how culture, policy, and personal resilience intersect, leaving a lasting impression that lingers after the final page.
Product Details
Author
Elizabeth Bumiller
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
9780140156713
ISBN
9780140156713
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x1.91x19.05cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 399
โน 380
โน 19 Off