This book courageously illustrates the societal practice of witch-hunting which is simply nothing but a manmade evil. Special attention has been given to Dooars region in northern parts of West Bengal. Focuses also socio-economic structures and status of women in the tribal society. Indicates some solutions, which have not received adequate attention so far. Highlights strong protest against the shadows of superstitions and beliefs. Encourages people to prevent this social exclusion bravely.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ananya Baruya
Dr. Ananya Baruya did her M.A. in Bengali Literature from Calcutta University, West Bengal. She earned M.Phil from the same University and Ph.D. from Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. Dr. Baruya is working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Bengali, University of North Bengal. Currently, she has focused on violence against women in tribal society, where she has conducted research for a total of more than three years with the help of Centre for Women Studies, University of North Bengal. She has participated in several international seminars, workshops and conferences sponsored by the University Grants Commission, organised by the Centre for Women Studies & Department of History, University of North Bengal. Dr. Baruya has been contributing articles to the local journals regularly and has developed a place for herself through her writings. Her another book on Mahasweta Devir Upanyase Jiban Chetana is in active preparation.
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