Sati, Child Wives, and Prostitutes

Atwal, Jyoti

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“…Several Indian women gained prominence and voiced their opposition to the British Raj during the colonial era (Norvell, 1997). However, feminist politics in India first emerged through the Bengal Sati Regulation Act of 1829, a law that declared the practice of burning or burying alive Hindu widows unlawful and subject to criminal penalties (Atwal, 2019). The feminist trajectory was aided by the custom's eradication, but its rhetorical outlines stayed within the bounds of emancipating women rather than pursuing an ideal throughout time.…”

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Kashmiri women in conflict: a feminist perspective

Zeeshan,

Aliefendioğlu

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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Kashmiri women are diverse individuals with a wide range of origins, histories, experiences, and aspirations. Women in Kashmir are deeply entwined with the region’s complicated socio-political landscape, especially in terms of the protracted conflict in Kashmir. The living patterns of women in Kashmir are severely influenced by insurgency, militancy, and the consequent militarization of the region, as well as a wide range of socio-economic, historical, religious, and geopolitical circumstances. Kashmiri women’s day-to-day existence, safety, security, and mobility are strongly impacted by enhanced security protocols and the existence of armed personnel and militants in the region. Even though a great number of research works have been performed on Kashmir’s politics, history, philosophy, and religion, the struggles and challenges faced by women amid the conflict need to be further explored. This research aimed to comprehend and unveil the situation of Kashmiri women in the conflict zone through a comprehensive review of the existing literature on gendered violations in Kashmir, thereby emphasizing the need for the recognition of the suffering of Kashmiri women from a feminist perspective. Furthermore, the contributions of Kashmiri women activists, politicians, and feminists were highlighted, thus accentuating their role towards gender equality and sustainable peace in the region.

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