Sinha, Chitra

Debating patriarchy: the hindu code bill controversy in India(1941-1956)/ Chitra Sinha. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2012. - xxvii, 289 p.: ill.,tables; 23 cm.

"The New India Foundation."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-279) and index.

Contesting patriarchy -- The Hindu Code Bill -- Evolution of the Hindu Code Bill -- Law and the public gaze -- The Hindu Code Bill in the political sphere -- Victory of symbol over substance -- The Hindu Code Bill in independent India.

9780198078944 0198078943: Rs. 750.00

2013310523


DOMESTIC RELATIONS--HISTORY--INDIA--20TH CENTURY.
HINDUS--LEGAL STATUS, LAWS, ETC.--HISTORY--INDIA--20TH CENTURY.
LAW REFORM--HISTORY--INDIA--20TH CENTURY.
PATRIARCHY--RELIGIOUS ASPECTS--HINDUISM.

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