| Author |
Van Doren, Alice B. (Alice Boucher) |
| Title |
Lighted to Lighten: the Hope of India
A Study of Conditions among Women in India
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Lighted to Lighten: the Hope of India" by Alice B. Van Doren is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The work delves deeply into the plight of women in India, particularly focusing on the social, educational, and religious circumstances that shape their lives. It contrasts the burgeoning potential of educated Indian women against the backdrop of prevailing traditions and constraints, portraying them as the hope for societal change. The beginning of this study sets the stage for an exploration of gender roles in India, contextualizing the contemporary struggles for women's rights against historical narratives. The foreword emphasizes the urgent need for reform, reflecting the author's conviction that educated Indian women will lead this change. The opening chapters introduce the significant cultural and social dynamics of Indian womanhood, touching on themes of education, empowerment, and the deep need for reform in education and social structures. Through characters like Meenachi, a young average girl, the narrative highlights the stark realities contrasted against the aspiration for a better future, echoing the overarching theme of hope amidst challenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
India -- Social conditions
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| Subject |
Women -- India
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12062 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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