Naribader Nana Path

• Editor: ঋতু সেন চৌধুরী (Ritu Sen Choudhury)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354250842
• Pages: 384
• Weight: 526 gm

Book Description:

নারীবাদের নানা পাঠ (Naribader Nana Path) presents a nuanced exploration of feminism and its diverse interpretations within contemporary Bengali society. In this volume, the editor, Ritu Sen Choudhury, compiles writings that challenge the oversimplification of feminist discourse, which is often prevalent in urban, middle-class, and elite circles. The book critiques how feminism has sometimes been confined to Western, English-language frameworks, excluding regional nuances and experiences from Bengali cultural and social contexts.

The collection aims to break down the barriers of linguistic and cultural colonialism that have shaped the discourse around feminism in Bengal. Through a critical examination of local history, experiences, and theories, this work promotes a dialogue between feminism’s universal principles and its regional manifestations. The essays are divided into four sections: Politics of Theory and Concept, Politics of Identity, Politics of Representation, and Politics of Feeling. Together, these sections aim to offer a multidimensional view of feminist politics, from theoretical foundations to lived experiences, thus uncovering the complex layers of power dynamics that shape feminist movements.

This book is a collective effort to rethink feminism through the lens of regional specificity, engaging with its struggles and contributions both in theory and in practice. It invites readers to see feminism as a dynamic, evolving project that is deeply connected to the socio-political landscape of Bengal.