Ratanbai: a sketch of a Bombay high cast Hindu young wife

Ratanbai: a sketch of a Bombay high cast Hindu young wife by Shevantifai M. Nikambe is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 108 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

A Sketch of a Bombay High Caste Hindu Young Wife by Shevantibai M. Nikambe is a short but impactful sociological and feminist essay that examines the life, restrictions, and expectations placed on upper-caste Hindu women in 19th-century Bombay. Through this sketch, Nikambe critiques the lack of education, personal freedom, and autonomy afforded to young wives, highlighting the emotional and intellectual confinement they endured. The work serves as an early feminist voice advocating for women's education, rights, and social reform in colonial India.

Book details

• Author: Shevantifai M. Nikambe
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 108
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1895

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Ratanbai: a sketch of a Bombay high cast Hindu is written by Shevantifai M. Nikambe.

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