Feminism for the 99%
- 96 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
From three of the organisers of the International Women's Strike US: a manifesto for when 'leaning in' is not enough.
Tithi Bhattacharya Knihy
Tithi Bhattacharya je výraznou zástankyňou rodovej rovnosti a medzinárodných ľudských práv. Jej písanie, ovplyvnené marxistickou feministickou tradíciou, skúma priesečníky histórie, triedy a rodu s cieľom odhaliť a spochybniť utláčajúce mocenské štruktúry. Bhattacharya obhajuje globálnu solidaritu a spravodlivosť, pričom jej dielo vyzýva čitateľov, aby sa zamysleli nad hlbšími príčinami nerovnosti a aktívne bojovali za lepší svet.
Ghostly Past, Capitalist Presence
A Social History of Fear in Colonial Bengal
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- 8 hodin čítania
Exploring the intersection of folklore and modernity, Bhattacharya examines how Bengali ghosts and their narratives contributed to the formation of the modern Indian nation amidst colonial influences. She highlights the transition from diverse, traditional spirits to homogenized, "scientific" specters that emerged during British rule. By analyzing literature and colonial archives, the author reveals how these changes reinforced the authority of an upper-caste elite and recast Hinduism as integral to national identity, illustrating capitalism's impact on Bengal's cultural landscape.