{"product_id":"gender-patriarchy-and-violence-the-case-of-punjab-and-haryana","title":"Gender, Patriarchy and Violence: The Case of Punjab and Haryana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rajesh Gill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01-11-2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131608661\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 311\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGender, Patriarchy and Violence\u003c\/em\u003e explores the nuances of gender, patriarchy, caste, and violence in the cultural and political landscapes of Punjab and Haryana. The book examines how patriarchal biases manifest not only in ordinary societal settings but also in the judiciary, often resulting in gendered legal decisions. By tracing the gendered power dynamics in Punjabi literature, the book highlights the persistence of gendered spaces and choices, even in modern urban contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume addresses conceptual, empirical, and policy issues related to gender dynamics, examining the changes and continuities within gendered societies. It also focuses on emerging forms of gender violence, with an emphasis on field-based experiences. Additionally, the book critically examines gender violence and policies related to gender justice in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of articles is the outcome of the Centre for Excellence under the UGC Scheme, with contributions from scholars, legal experts, and practitioners, making it an essential resource for those studying gender, sociology, criminology, and Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \/ Rajesh Gill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering Gender Justice: An Introspection from Legal Perspective \/ Justice K. Kannan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection I: Gender and Patriarchy in Punjab and Haryana: Some Conceptual Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Women in Punjabi Culture: A Glimpse through Punjabi Literature \/ Madhurima\u003cbr\u003e4. Khaps and Gender in Haryana: An Interface \/ Nirmala Devi\u003cbr\u003e5. From Critical Theorizing to Sociological Appreciation: Locating the ‘Ishq’ amidst ‘Ijjazat’, ‘Izzat’ and ‘Lok Biradari’ \/ Rakesh Thakur\u003cbr\u003e6. Gender, Caste and Politics in Khaps \/ Amandeep Singh\u003cbr\u003e7. The ‘Violence of Green Revolution’: Women, Production, Reproduction and Falling Sex Ratio in Punjab \/ Kumool Abbi\u003cbr\u003e8. Gendered Spaces and Issues of Safety in Cities \/ Rajesh Gill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection II: Emerging Forms of Gender Violence: A Field View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Gender and Ageing in Punjab and Haryana: Some Issues \/ Smita Bhutani and Laxmi Devi\u003cbr\u003e10. Rape and its Aftermath: Lived Experiences of Victims with Indian Law \/ Sarvar Abbi\u003cbr\u003e11. Women and Agency: A Story of Struggle for Empowerment \/ Kanwalpreet Kaur\u003cbr\u003e12. Education and Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Batala \/ Rajni Bala\u003cbr\u003e13. Abandoned Wives of NRI Husbands: A Saga of Victimization \/ Komal Sharma\u003cbr\u003e14. Culture and Honour: Reflections from the Field \/ Puneet Kaur Grewal\u003cbr\u003e15. Menstruation and its Cultural Connotations in Rural Haryana \/ Richa Walia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection III: Handling Gender Violence: Policies and Statutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Gender Implications of Interface between Personal and Customary Laws: The Meos of Mewat in Haryana \/ Abha Chauhan\u003cbr\u003e17. Gendercide in the Womb! Law Alone Won’t Do \/ Geeta Joshi\u003cbr\u003e18. Assessing Land Acquisition Law from Gender Perspective \/ Sukhwant S. Sidhu\u003cbr\u003e19. Legal Protection for Women against Sexual Harassment at Workplace in India: An Assessment \/ Reena Chaudhary\u003cbr\u003e20. Women in Short Stay Homes: A Study at Amritsar, Punjab \/ Satinder Kaur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection IV: Conclusions and Inferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21. Gender Question in Punjab and Haryana: Cultural Fixation \/ Rajesh Gill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRajesh Gill\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Coordinator of the Centre of Excellence (UGC) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. He has made significant contributions to gender studies and the study of patriarchy and violence in the Indian context, particularly in Punjab and Haryana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50016087605552,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131608661","price":842.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71m3_sdL9_L.jpg?v=1756393249","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/gender-patriarchy-and-violence-the-case-of-punjab-and-haryana","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}