{"product_id":"9789391047733","title":"Lies Our Mothers Told Us","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-fiction, investigative journalism that examines gender inequality within India’s middle class. It analyzes how deeply rooted patriarchal expectations intersect with modern economic systems to burden women with disproportionate domestic and caregiving work, even as laws and rhetoric promise progress. Written for adult readers, students, and policymakers, the tone is analytical, thoughtful, and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented through a blend of data analysis, real-life case studies, and vivid testimonies from women across the country, this book ties statistics to everyday experience. The accessible narrative guides readers through complex ideas without losing nuance, inviting reflection on how private choices are shaped by public structures and challenging the notion that modern life automatically offers balance or equality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eData-driven examination of time use, unpaid labor, caregiving, and wage gaps within the middle class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiverse voices and real-life stories from urban and rural settings reveal common patterns and unique challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear explanations of concepts such as patriarchy, capitalism, and work-life balance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging journalistic voice that blends sociology with economic and social analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion-ready insights that support classroom study or thoughtful personal reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovocative questions and practical implications for individuals, families, and communities seeking change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a nuanced understanding of how culture and economy shape daily life for women in contemporary India, plus practical perspectives for dialogue, advocacy, and personal reflection. It fosters empathy, critical thinking, and a sense of possibility for meaningful change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540746416345,"sku":"BK0460372","price":760.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61CVxL_KULL._SL1360.jpg?v=1779260666","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789391047733","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}