Debating patriarchy :

Sinha, Chitra

Debating patriarchy : the Hindu Code Bill controversy in India (1941-1956) / Chitra Sinha. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press , 2012. - xxvii, 289 pages ; 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

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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