Nationalism and Women's Movement in South India, 1917-47

Author： Premalatha P. N.  

Publisher： Gyan Publishing House‎

Publication year： 2003

E-ISBN: 9788121252362

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9788121207881

Subject： C913.68 Womens Issues;D44 妇女运动与组织

Keyword： 妇女运动与组织,妇女问题

Language： ENG

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Description

Status of women from ancient period to the early part of the twentieth century, the factors responsible for the awakening of women, their role in the freedom movement, the establishment of Women's India Association, the first all India women's organisation in Madras in 1917 and its works in connection with amelioratin the conditions of women are some of the important features covered in this book. This work provides a comprehensive picture regarding the status of women and women's movement in the soutern part of our country till India attained its Independence.

Chapter

Cover

Halftitle Page

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

An Appraisal

Preface

Introduction

1.   The Status of Women: An Overview

2.   The Suffrage Movement 1917-1947

3.   Women in the National Movement

4.   Progress of Girls and Women s Education

5.   Movement for Social Reform

6.   Conclusion

Appendix - I: Women s Vote

Appendix - II: Questionnaire: Women s Suffrage

Appendix - III: Women s India Association-Manifesto

Appendix - IV

Selected Glossary

Bibliography

Abbreviations used in the References

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