Debating Patriarchy: The Hindu Code Bill Controversy in India (1941-1956)
Sinha, ChitraAuthor
New Delhi : Oxford University Press,
2012.
Through an analysis of the controversial Hindu Code Bill, this book explores the formative process of Indian law. It examines the family law reforms in India to understand the connection between legal reforms and social transformation.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Through an analysis of the controversial Hindu Code Bill, this book explores the formative process of Indian law. It examines the family law reforms in India to understand the connection between legal reforms and social transformation.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Aug. 24, 2012).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contesting patriarchy -- The Hindu Code Bill -- Evolution of the Hindu Code Bill -- Law and the public gaze -- The Hindu Code Bill in the political sphere -- Victory of symbol over substance -- The Hindu Code Bill in independent India.
Domestic relations
Hindus
Law reform
Patriarchy
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