Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 249 Rothfield, Otto 1876 1932 Rothfeld, Otto Dhurandhar, M. V. Dhurandhar, Mahadev Visvanath Women of India Produced by Julie Barkley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Women of India" by Otto Rothfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the roles, lives, and experiences of women in India, reflecting on how their identities have been shaped by various cultural, social, and religious influences throughout history. It offers insight into different classes of women, from those in aristocracy to working-class women, shedding light on their strengths, struggles, and societal expectations. The opening of the text sets a vivid scene that intertwines historical context with an exploration of women's identities in India. Rothfield draws from ancient texts, referencing Vatsyana to categorize women into different types based on their attributes and virtues. He contrasts these classical ideals with the modern reality of Indian women, emphasizing their resilience and beauty amidst changing societal norms, especially in the bustling environment of contemporary Bombay. The narrative begins to delve into the profound significance of marriage in Indian culture, suggesting that for women, it represents the pinnacle of their existence and identity, a theme that is likely to evolve in the subsequent chapters. The initial portion establishes a blend of admiration and critique, reflecting both on traditional values and the transformations being witnessed in Indian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en India -- Social life and customs Women -- India DS Text Category: History - Other Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies Category: Sociology 391358 2025-07-20T07:33:58.232961 text/html 368363 2024-10-22T23:21:49 text/html 1095814 2025-07-20T07:34:03.479916 application/epub+zip 1101485 2025-07-20T07:33:59.188969 application/epub+zip 188662 2025-07-20T07:33:58.689942 application/epub+zip 1200058 2025-07-20T07:34:06.771897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1166158 2025-07-20T07:34:02.783882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260112 2022-09-22T17:54:22.360930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347713 2025-07-20T07:33:57.676920 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 327977 2024-10-22T23:21:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17620 2025-07-20T07:34:06.909877 application/rdf+xml 10146 2025-07-20T07:33:58.765939 image/jpeg 1723 2025-07-20T07:33:58.728917 image/jpeg 1009126 2025-07-20T07:33:58.366946 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia