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• Title:Debating patriarchy : the Hindu Code Bill controversy in India (1941-1956) / Chitra Sinha.
  
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• Author/Creator:Sinha, Chitra.
  
• Published/Created:New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2012.
  

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  • Call Number: KNS479 .S56 2012
    
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• Library of Congress Subjects:Patriarchy--Law and legislation--India.
  Hindu law.
  
• Description:xxvii, 289 pages : ill. ; 23 cm
  
• Summary:The book explores a significant episode of Indian social history, the Hindu Code Bill controversy that stirred the Indian social consciousness in the mid-twentieth century. Revisiting the communicative processes surrounding the reform of Hindu customary laws relating to marriage, divorce, succession, adoption and maintenance, the book provides an in-depth account of the intense debate that took place in and outside the legislature involving political groups, social associations, religious organizations, legal associations, and the women's movement. Placing the debate in a historical continuum, the author tracess the genesis of the Hindu Code Bill by exploring the linkages of late eighteenth century initiatives of colonial administration, the efforts of eighteenth century social reformers, and the contribution of Indian national movement as well as women's organizations in early twentieth century. The book analyses the relationship of discourses in the public and legislative spheres and emphases the role of Nehru, Ambedkar, B.N. Rau and other prominent personalities in the promotion of gender justice. The book argues that while effective implementation of enabling legal provisions were impeded by deeply entrenched patriarchal structures in Independent India, the debate contributed towards a gradual transformation of the Indian social consciousness, thus contributing towards gender justice in Indian society. This book will interest scholars, researchers, and students of law, modern Indian history, and gender studies. It will also appeal to general readers.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-279) and index.
  
• ISBN:9780198078944
  0198078943
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Contesting Patriarchy
  Early Years
  2. Hindu Code Bill
  Historical Background
  3. Evolution Of The Hindu Code Bill
  4. Law And The Public Gaze
  Hindu Code Bill in the Public Sphere
  5. Hindu Code Bill In The Political Sphere
  6. Victory Of Symbol Over Substance
  Final Phase of the Hindu Code Bill Controversy
  7. Hindu Code Bill In Independent India.