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Opening Doors
The Untold Story of Cornelia Sorabji, Reformer, Lawyer and Champion of Women's Rights in India
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Cornelia Sorabji, India's first female lawyer, is portrayed as a complex figure who defies easy categorization. Ambitious and intellectually bold, she navigated her roles as a feminist advocate and loyal supporter of the British Raj while facing personal challenges, including a controversial relationship that threatened her career. The narrative explores her unique friendships and criticisms, particularly of Gandhi, and examines how she opened doors in both Indian and British societies. This compelling biography highlights her significant yet intricate contributions to history.
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Opening Doors, Richard Sorabji
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- Title
- Opening Doors
- Subtitle
- The Untold Story of Cornelia Sorabji, Reformer, Lawyer and Champion of Women's Rights in India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Sorabji
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN13
- 9781848853751
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
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- Cornelia Sorabji, India's first female lawyer, is portrayed as a complex figure who defies easy categorization. Ambitious and intellectually bold, she navigated her roles as a feminist advocate and loyal supporter of the British Raj while facing personal challenges, including a controversial relationship that threatened her career. The narrative explores her unique friendships and criticisms, particularly of Gandhi, and examines how she opened doors in both Indian and British societies. This compelling biography highlights her significant yet intricate contributions to history.