I was surprised to see only a handful of articles on this topic, so I thought, why not write one myself? I did a bit of searching—okay, fine, a lot of research. See, I'm a student myself, so when I pen down a blog, I do my part of the research from a learner's perspective and then share it with you, making things a little easier for you. So the first question that arises is...
Why Women Authors?
Well, do I really need to convince you??
First of all, seeing things—be it anything—from the lens of a female, whether she's a writer or a housewife, is like unlocking a whole new dimension of thought. It's like looking at politics in a fair and square way, giving us a more even-handed perspective. The unfair stuff we've been through and our constant efforts to make things fair for everyone, with the right to question old ways of thinking, give us a better and more balanced view of politics—if not me, then to these women for sure.
Books to Check Out:
Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction.by Arundhati Roy -
•Collection of essays touches on a range of political issues, offering a critical perspective on India's socio-political landscape.
The Emergency: A Personal History by Coomi Kapoor -
•Provides insights into the tumultuous period of the Emergency in Indian politics.
Lal Ded in Her Own Voice" by Ranjit Hoskote (Translator) -
• Not directly political
• Collection of poems by the medieval Kashmiri mystic Lal Ded provides a unique perspective on the region's cultural and historical context.
Daughters of the Sun: Empresses, Queens, and Begums of the Mughal Empire by Ira Mukhoty -
• Talks aboutpolitical power and influence of the women in the Mughal Empire
Beyond Dharma: Dissent in the Ancient Indian Sciences of Sex and Politics by Wendy Doniger -
• Doniger's work explores dissent and non-conformity in ancient Indian texts
• Shedding light on the intersection of religion and politics.
The Many Faces of Kashmiri Nationalism: From the Cold War to the Present Day by Nyla Ali Khan -
• Provides a comprehensive examination of Kashmiri nationalism and its evolution over time.
The Silent Majority by Radhika Ramaseshan -
• Women, Independents, and Governing
Why I Am a Liberal by Sagarika Ghose -
• A Manifesto for Indians Who Believe in Individual Freedom
In Search of Sita: Revisiting Mythology by Namita Gokhale - • Gokhale critically explores the mythology surrounding Sita
• Providing insights into societal and political dynamics.
The Annihilation of Caste" by B.R. Ambedkar (Introduction by Arundhati Roy) -
• Provides a powerful introduction to Ambedkar's seminal work, contextualizing its significance in contemporary India.
Ambedkar: Towards an Enlightened India by Gail Omvedt -
• Book offers an in-depth analysis of B.R. Ambedkar's contributions to shaping modern India, particularly in terms of social and political justice.
Witness the Night by Kishwar Desai -
• A work of fiction
• Desai's novel explores the intersection of politics and crime in contemporary India, providing a gripping narrative.
The Burning Forest: India's War in Bastar by Nandini Sundar -
• Examines the political landscape of Bastar, shedding light on the conflict between the state and Maoist insurgents.
This list features 13 books all authored by female voices since Politics is not limited to one genre so this collection is a mix of that.
Also If you’ve read any of these or if there are important ones i missed, please share in comment section :)
Happy Reading!
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