My half of the sky : 12 life stories of courage /

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The 12 women who feature in this book come from diverse backgrounds. The thread that binds their stories is their resolve to change the circumstances of their lives, overcoming tremendous odds, and giving wings to their dreams. They are survivors and pathfinders, doers and dreamers, leaving in their...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Raimedhi, Indrani, 1963- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2014.
Subjects:
2000-2099
Women > India > Social conditions > 21st century.
Women's rights > India.
Femmes > Inde > Conditions sociales > 21e siècle.
Femmes > Droits > Inde.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Social conditions
Women > Social conditions
Women's rights
India > Social conditions > 21st century.
Inde > Conditions sociales > 21e siècle.
India
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; 1 Betrayed by Love: Jahnabi Goswami; 2 The Only Man: Monalisa Changkija; 3 Born Free: Parbati Barua; 4 Silencing the Whispers: Birubala Rabha; 5 Walking Tall:Urmee Mazumdar; 6 How Green Are the Hills? Bertha G. Dkhar; 7 Mapping the Truth: Teresa Rehman; 8 Pulling No Punches: Mary Kom; 9 Opening the Cage: Hasina Kharbhih; 10 Woman on the Go: Monisha Behal; 11 Words for the Wronged: Rita Chowdhury; 12 Director's Special: Manju Borah; Index; About the Author.

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