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OverviewThis book looks at the representation and practice of chastity in selective ancient Indian texts. It studies how and when the concept originated and in what ways it was intertwined with the social, cultural, and economic notions of Indian society. Drawing on seminal Indian texts such as the MahāPurāṇas, Rāmāyaṇa, Mahābhārata, Sattasaī and the Jātakas, the volume delves into the social and reproductive rights of women through an examination of the norms of chastity, virginity, and Pātivratya, which were construed according to a patriarchal hierarchy of the society and implemented as a means of strengthening patriarchal authority. It also examines the interinfluence of various religious traditions that emerged on the very concept of chastity and the ideologies they later gave rise to. A comprehensive study of sexuality and gender in early India, the book will be indispensable to students, teachers, and researchers of gender studies, literature, women’s studies, women’s rights, feminism, South Asian studies, and social history of Ancient India. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Oly RoyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge India Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781032321264ISBN 10: 1032321261 Pages: 156 Publication Date: 27 May 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationOly Roy is an academician and researcher, who has received her Ph.D from Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. Her research interests include gender, social, cultural and political issues. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |