by Maithreyi Krishnaraj (Editor)
Presents an overview of the experiences and representations of motherhood in India from ancient to modern times. This book argues that the centrality of motherhood as an ideology in a woman's life is manufactured. It analyses different structures of society - language, religion and law.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 350
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge India
Published: 15 Sep 2009
ISBN 10: 0415544564
ISBN 13: 9780415544566