Women of Bengal: A Study of the Hindu Pardanasins of Calcutta

Margaret M Urquhart, Women of Bengal: A Study of the Hindu Pardanasins of Calcutta, Association Press (Y.M.C.A.), 1925

vi + 125 pages including 11 black and white plates including 1 plate of painting by Satyendra Nath Banerjee, 2 plates of paintings by J Seal and 1 plate of painting by Hemendranath Mazumdar; original gilt-blocked, blind-stamped cloth bound
8.25 x 5.75 x 0.75 in (21 x 14.5 x 2 cm)

This book is a significant work in the field of social and cultural studies, particularly focusing on the lives of Hindu women in Calcutta during the early 20th century.

The term "Pardanasins" refers to Hindu women who observed purdah, which is a practice of seclusion or veiling, commonly associated with some South Asian communities. This practice was especially prevalent in traditional households, where women's social interactions were limited and they were expected to maintain a degree of modesty and privacy.

Margaret M Urquhart conducted extensive research and fieldwork to provide insights into the lives, roles, and challenges faced by these women. Her work encompass various aspects such as their daily routines, domestic life, social interactions within their confined spaces, and their roles in the family and society at large.

Urquhart's work likely provides a valuable historical perspective on the lives of Hindu women in Calcutta during that era.

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