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Borders And Boundaries: How Women Experienced The Partition Of India
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As An Event Of Shattering Consequence, The Partition Of India Remains Significant Today. While Partition Sounds Smooth On Paper, The Reality Was Horrific. More Than Eight Million People Migrated And One Million Died In The Process. The Forced Migration, Violence Between Hindus And Muslims, And Mass Widowhood Were Unprecedented And Welldocumented. What Was Less Obvious But Equally Real Was That Millions Of People Had To Realign Their Identities, Uncertain About Who They Thought They Were. The Rending Of The Social And Emotional Fabric That Took Place In 1947 Is Still Far From Mended.While There Are Plenty Of Official Accounts Of Partition, There Are Few Social Histories And No Feminist Histories. Borders And Boundaries Changes That, Providing Firsthand Accounts And Memoirs, Juxtaposed Alongside Official Government Accounts. The Authors Make Women Not Only Visible But Central. They Explore What Country, Nation, And Religious Identity Meant For Women, And They Address The Question Of The Nationstate And The Gendering Of Citizenship.In The Largest Ever Peacetime Mass Migration Of People, Violence Against Women Became The Norm. Thousands Of Women Committed Suicide Or Were Done To Death By Their Own Kinsmen. Nearly 100,000 Women Were Abducted During The Migration. A Young Woman Might Have Been Separated From Her Family When A Convoy Was Ambushed, Abducted By People Of Another Religion, Forced To Convert, And Forced Into Marriage Or Cohabitation. After Bearing A Child, She Would Be Offered The Opportunity To Return Only If She Left Her Child Behind And If She Could Face Shame In Her Natal Community. These Stories Do Not Paint Their Subjects As Victims. Theirs Are The Stories Of Battles Over Gender, The Body, Sexuality, And Nationalismstories Of Women Fighting For Identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Borders and Boundaries'? A: 'Borders and Boundaries' explores the impact of the Partition of India on women, focusing on their experiences during this traumatic event and how it reshaped their identities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ritu Menon, a prominent writer and activist known for her work on gender and history.
- Q: What type of book is 'Borders and Boundaries'? A: 'Borders and Boundaries' is a social history that combines personal narratives with official accounts, emphasizing women's experiences during the Partition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Borders and Boundaries' contains 288 pages, providing a comprehensive look into the subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it presents well-researched narratives and offers insights into gender and nationalism during the Partition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Borders and Boundaries' is available as a used book in good condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality copy.
- Q: When was 'Borders and Boundaries' published? A: 'Borders and Boundaries' was published on May 1, 1998.
- Q: What kind of accounts does the book include? A: The book includes first-hand accounts and memoirs of women, juxtaposed with official government accounts, highlighting their unique perspectives.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding women's experiences? A: 'Borders and Boundaries' covers topics such as forced migration, violence against women, and the struggle for identity amidst national and religious upheaval.
- Q: Is there a focus on feminist perspectives in the book? A: Yes, the book provides feminist histories that make women's experiences central to the narrative of the Partition.