Muslim Women of the British Punjab: From Seclusion to Politics

Saiyid, Dushka

This is a study of the forces which brought about a change in the status and position of the Muslims of Punjab during the British rule of the province, from 1849, up to its independence in 1947. It examines the role of the government, reformers and political leaders in bringing about a transformation in their position. It is a useful study for understanding the predicament of the modern day South Asian Muslim women, who sometimes emerge in powerful political positions in an otherwise conservative society.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349268870

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-26885-6

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 145