Bish Shataker Pratham Aloy Banganari

• Author: Nikhil Sur
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789354254918
• Pages: 320
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 474 g

Description

Bish Shataker Pratham Aloy Banganari explores the transformation and struggles of Bengali women from the late 19th century to the first three decades of the 20th century.

• Social and Political Shifts: While the late 19th century saw active social reform movements, the early 20th century witnessed a shift in focus toward political struggles, slowing down structured efforts toward women's reform.
• Women's Fight for Self-Assertion: Women gradually took charge of their own societal progress, stepping into fields traditionally dominated by men, such as education, employment, and politics.
• Political Dilemmas and Women's Role: Many women hesitated to participate in political movements, but the upheavals of the 1940s—World War II, the Bengal Famine, and Partition—radically reshaped their roles and aspirations.
• Historical Analysis: This book presents a detailed historical account of Bengali women's struggles for self-empowerment in society, politics, and culture.

About the Author

Nikhil Sur (b. 1938) began his teaching career in 1964 and retired in 1998. He earned his Ph.D. in 1976 and later served as a UGC Senior Research Fellow at the University of Calcutta. His notable works include Chhiyattorer Manvantar O Sannyasi Fakir Bidroh (The Famine of 1770 and the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion), Bharatiya Jatiyatabader Patabhumi (The Background of Indian Nationalism), Kolkatār Nagarāyan: Rupantarer Ruprekha (Urbanization of Kolkata: A Framework of Transformation), among others. His research articles have been published in Anandabazar Patrika, Anustup, and various academic journals.

This book serves as a crucial historical document for those interested in the evolution of women's rights and status in Bengal, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and researchers.