Indian socialism and the gender question
by Awadhendra B. Sharan
Book 1 of monograph
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How does Awadhendra B. Sharan frame Rammanohar Lohia’s vision of socialism as distinct from both Western models and mainstream Indian nationalism of his era?
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In what ways did Lohia’s critique of caste intersect with his views on gender, and how successful was he in integrating women’s emancipation into his broader political agenda?
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Sharan highlights the paradoxes in historical figures who championed progressive social reform while remaining constrained by the patriarchal norms of their time; how do we reconcile these contradictions when evaluating political leaders today?
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