Gender inequality is a problem of mindsets of attitudes. Patriarchy influences the worldview of women as much as it does that of men. Hence women themselves resist change unless they are trained to think out of the box of patriarchy. Naga society is steeped in patriarchal values, and gender seems to be only a politically correct stance we talk at meetings and discussions. Gender disparities still abound. We have come a long way, but we have only made progress towards changing the situation rather than eradicating it. The present volume meticulously prepared by the two young Naga scholars is also in line with the same trend. The collection of essays contributed by the cross-sections of professional sociologists, journalists, administrators and a few young researchers provides a panoramic view of the changing gender equation in Naga society. Definitely, this edition will be a beneficial reading for all the sections of people in Nagaland and elsewhere.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kedilezo Kikhi
Kedilezo Kikhi, born January 1973, educated at St. Joseph School Viswema, graduated at St. Joseph College, Jakhama, he further pursued his masters in N.E.H.U. and also completed his PHD form the same university in the department of Sociology. He also holds a masters degree in History from Madurai Kamraj University. He has served as a lecturer in Japfu Christian College, Kigwema and Sazolie College, Jotsoma. This is his first book. At present the author is serving as a lecturer in the department of Sociology, at Tezpur University, Assam.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Narola Dangti Kikhi
Narola Dangti Kikhi, born in Kohima, educated at Little Flower School Kohima, graduated at Lady Keane College, Shillong and completed her Masters’ degree in English from Nagaland University. She also served Japfu Christian College, Kigwema as a Lecturer. She is currently teaching at Sazolie College, Jotsoma and pursuing doctoral studies on Queer theory and gay/lesbian studies, women writings and works on contemporary fiction.
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