A Witch-Hunt in an Indian Village
Author: Bailey
binding: Hardback
Published: Delhi Oxford University Press, 1997
Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markings
This book explores the harrowing practice of witch-hunting in rural India, focusing on the social implications and the impact on women's lives. It highlights the activism of Birubala Rabha, who fought against the branding of women as witches in Assam, shedding light on the cultural beliefs and the urgent need for legislative protection.
Author: Bailey
binding: Hardback
Published: Delhi Oxford University Press, 1997
Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markings
This book explores the harrowing practice of witch-hunting in rural India, focusing on the social implications and the impact on women's lives. It highlights the activism of Birubala Rabha, who fought against the branding of women as witches in Assam, shedding light on the cultural beliefs and the urgent need for legislative protection.