Articles on Patriarchal Society
Women's Presence in Sena Dynasty Inscriptions
By Binay Barman · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2022
The Sena dynasty (11th-12th century CE) in Bengal left significant socio-cultural and political imprints, with women playing notable roles in administrative, religious, and cultural spheres. This research examines women's presence through contemporary…
Women in Eighteenth-Century Oriya Literature: Subordination and Patriarchal Norms
By Sankarsan Malik · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
Eighteenth-century Oriya literature, particularly the Riti school, prominently featured women but often depicted them through a patriarchal lens, emphasizing beauty, sexuality, and subordination. Works like *Kotibrahmandasundari*, *Premasudhanidhi*, and…
Women's Subordinate Status in Eighteenth-Century Oriya Literature
By Sankarsan Malik · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
Eighteenth-century Oriya literature, particularly the Riti school, prominently featured women but often depicted them through a patriarchal lens. While women were central to poetic works like *Kotibrahmandasundari* and *Premasudhanidhi*, they were primarily…
Nautch Girls of Pre-Colonial North India: A Historical Overview
By Tuhina Islam · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2020
The history of nautch girls in pre-colonial North India reflects their evolution from revered cultural figures to marginalized individuals. Originating in ancient Indian civilization, these dancers were initially associated with Hindu temples as devadasis,…