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Sex and the Family in Colonial India: The Making of Empire (Cambridge Studies in Indian History and Society, Series Number 13),Used
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In the early years of the British empire, cohabitation between Indian women and British men was commonplace and to some degree tolerated. However, as Durba Ghosh argues in a challenge to the existing historiography, anxieties about social status, appropriate sexuality, and the question of who could be counted as 'British' or 'Indian' were constant concerns of the colonial government even at this time. By following the stories of a number of mixedrace families, at all levels of the social scale, from highranking officials and noblewomen to rankandfile soldiers and camp followers, and also the activities of indigenous female concubines, mistresses and wives, the author offers a fascinating account of how gender, class and race affected the cultural, social and even political mores of the period. The book makes an original and signal contribution to scholarship on colonialism, gender and sexuality.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sex and the Family in Colonial India'? A: The main theme of the book explores the interactions and relationships between Indian women and British men during the early years of the British Empire, focusing on issues of gender, class, and race.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sex and the Family in Colonial India' is Durba Ghosh.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is classified as an academic work within the genre of history, specifically focusing on colonialism, gender, and sexuality.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 21, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 292 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The condition of this book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key feature of this book is that it is a 'Used Book in Good Condition', providing readers with a valuable scholarly resource.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, scholars, and anyone interested in colonial studies, gender studies, and Indian history would benefit from reading this book.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.