The Power of Women’s Organizing: Gender, Caste, and Class in India

The Power of Women’s Organising is a remarkable work that offers a glimpse into the women’s movement outside the United States. Mangala Subramaniam addresses the mobilizing and organizing of the Indian women’s movement in the larger context of globalization and the national social fabric. She draws attention to the emergence of multiple interests based on class, caste, religion, and geographic differences. Uniquely featuring the integration of rural women’s experiences and a case study of the dalit women’s challenges, this expert work examines the women’s movement in India since the 1970s, its growth, and the tension resulting from the representation of varied interests.