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Dowry

Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice

Edited by Tamsin Bradley, Emma Tomalin, and Mangala Subramaniam

The concept of a Dowry, whilst known throughout the world, is one which is much misunderstood and often regarded as synonymous with acts of violence against women. Bringing a diversity of perspectives from leading academics and activists, this book opens up the term 'Dowry' to undertake a study of its role in various communities across the world.
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The concept of a Dowry, whilst known throughout the world, is one which is much misunderstood and often regarded as synonymous with acts of violence against women. This exciting new volume seeks to debunk the overly simplistic conceptions of Dowry that are produced by a lack of understanding of this cultural practice. Taking a variety of theoretical and active approaches, this work successfully bridges the gap between today's prevailing theory and practice, whilst enshrining the centrality of South Asian women's own experiences as a starting point to any discussion. Through advocating the use of collective processes to liberate women, this book empowers women to be the agents of change as opposed to merely victims.

Bringing a unique diversity of perspectives from leading academics and activists, this book opens up the term 'Dowry' to undertake a study of its role in various communities across the world from the practice of 'mehr' amongst Muslim societies, the role of the dowry in Bangladesh, and its position in the wider diasporic populations globally. The groundbreaking, multidisciplinary book is essential reading for students, policymakers, practitioners and activists alike.

Author Bio

Tamsin Bradley is ESRC Research Fellow, London Metropolitan University. Emma Tomalin is Lecturer in Religious Studies, University of Leeds. Magala Subramaniam is Associate Professor of Sociology, Purdue University, USA.

Table of Contents

  • List of tables - Preface
  • Introduction - Tamsin Bradley; Mangala Subramaniam, and Emma Tomlin
  • Part I: Conceptualising Dowry
    • 1.Theorising Dowry: interdisciplinary concepts and methods for approaching the study of dowry - Emma Tomalin
    • 2. The Dowry Project: past, present and future - Tamsin Bradley
  • Part II: The Changing Patterns of Dowry
    • 3. Mahr or Dowry? Marriage payments among South India Muslims - Anna Lindberg
    • 4. Dowry in Rural Bangladesh: An Intractable problem? - Santi Rozarios
    • 5. Gender, Generation and Globalisation: Male attitudes to dowry in a time of rapid social change - Kate Jehan
    • 6. Trends and Patterns in Dowry Transactions: evidence from North and South India - Sonia Dalmia and Pareena Lawrence.
    • 7. Marriage and Dowry among Muslim South Asian Immigrants in the U.S. - Farha Ternikar
  • Part III: Activism: Challenges to Dowry
    • 8. Dowry among Dalits: the case from rural Karnataka - Mangala Subramaniam
    • 9. Getting beyond the Statistics: the changing face of dowry - Rajni Palriwala
    • 10. Legacies of the Dowry Prohibition Act in India: marriage practices and feminist discourses - Srimati Basu
    • 11. Dowry and Transnational Activism - Mangala Subramaniam, Karen Remedios, and Debarashmi Mitra
  • Conclusion - Tamsin Bradley; Mangala Subramaniam, and Emma Tomlin
  • Index

Reviews

'This book sets a new standard and horizon for dowry research as a project of international collaboration. Its informative chapters are full of new insights, helpful analyses and impressive explanations and understanding of a widespread social practice which has disempowered women for so long.'
Ursula King, University of London

'Thought-provoking and engaging'
The Hindu

'Raises several pertinent points but also answers many nibbling queries.'
The Tribune

'It is impossible to do justice to this excellent and very informative book ... the lucid language, absence of academic jargon, and nuanced presentation that characterise the volume make it useful for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and others interested in the region. The authors have succeeded admirably in introducing the reader to the complexities of dowry.'
Anna Lindberg, Lund University

Details

Publication Date: 10 September 2009
272 pages

Not available in: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan

Product ISBNs: Paperback: 9781848132948
Library Edition: 9781848132931

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