Women outnumber men in classrooms, offices, bus stops, and almost everywhere in Kerala. And that is often touted as one of the unique features of the land, like its inland boat cruises, heritage tourism and high human development indices. But little is known of the regressive society that confronts Malayali women. Till the early decades of the last century, women had to leave their bosom bare. The society that celebrates C-grade titillating movies, recently ...
