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Exploring the complexities of colonial relationships, the book delves into the lives of mixed-race families in early British India, highlighting the social anxieties surrounding race, class, and gender. By examining the experiences of various individuals—from high-ranking officials to indigenous women—it reveals how these dynamics influenced societal norms and the colonial government's concerns over identity. Durba Ghosh's work challenges existing narratives and significantly contributes to the understanding of colonialism, gender, and sexuality.
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Sex and the Family in Colonial India, Durba Ghosh
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- 2010
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- Title
- Sex and the Family in Colonial India
- Subtitle
- The Making of Empire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Durba Ghosh
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9780521857048
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Political Science & Politics, Politics, India, Gender, Graduate School
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of colonial relationships, the book delves into the lives of mixed-race families in early British India, highlighting the social anxieties surrounding race, class, and gender. By examining the experiences of various individuals—from high-ranking officials to indigenous women—it reveals how these dynamics influenced societal norms and the colonial government's concerns over identity. Durba Ghosh's work challenges existing narratives and significantly contributes to the understanding of colonialism, gender, and sexuality.