The 'avenging angel' and the 'nurturing mother': women and Hindu nationalism
Hindu nationalism presents Indian women with a variety of challenges and opportunities. This essay begins by looking at the historical origins of Hindu nationalism in the colonial period, particularly with respect to the role of women in this period of nationalism. It also considers the role of masc...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Edinburgh Library
2015-04-01
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| Series: | The South Asianist |
| Online Access: | http://www.southasianist.ed.ac.uk/article/view/965 |