Gender, Space and Resistance: Women and Theatre in India

Book Detail:

• Author: Singh, Amita
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: Ist Edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 372
• Release Date: 01-07-2013
• EAN: 9788124606926
• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.9 inches
• Languages: English

Product Description:

This book explores the presence and contribution of women in the recorded history of Indian theatre. It provides a platform to raise, discuss, and debate issues, aesthetics, and techniques related to Indian theatre, set against the backdrop of political, social, and moral values regarding women in theatre. An attempt to fill the gap in scholarly literature about the role of women in theatre, this book aims to create academic value and interest. The content delves into the dynamics of gender in the history of theatre and extensively addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of women's theatre. The anthology includes essays, play-texts, and interviews that tackle various social issues tied to gender inequality. It also explores the relationship between theatre, the public/private sphere, and gender. This work addresses the needs of feminist researchers and general readers interested in the contribution of women to theatre and its political and transformative impact. It examines how the theatrical space could challenge the gendered binaries that restrict women's presence in public spaces and explores the relevance of feminist politics in re-imagining gender fairness and justice in contemporary India. This book offers significant value for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the role of women in theatre.