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Manak Publications Feminist and Ferocious Women Student Activists in Contemporary India by Kapoor and Rahul
India with its rich history of participation of women in the freedom struggle and student activism has laid the foundation of many mass movements in which women students have given their contribution and as an extension to that glorious journey my book titled, ‘Feminist And Ferocious: Women Student Activists In Contemporary India’ highlights the scope and presence of leadership of women in student activism and mass movements in contemporary India. It documents the influence and impact of feminism on women student activists and broadens the scope of understanding the contemporary issues and concerns of women student activists and their relationship with feminism. The book documents the exemplary courage and leadership skills of women student activists. It emphasises on their interaction with feminism and feminist thought in their daily lives. The book highlights their barriers and struggles amidst which they continue to participate in activism and student movements. The book bridges the gaps in existing literature on contemporary feminist issues leading women to participate in student activism and profiles contemporary women student leaders who have become a role model for the generations to come. It also documents contemporary movements and campaigns led by women students in India that have been able to bring a progressive social change in the society. There is a dire need for a comprehensive body of knowledge on contemporary activists and revolutionaries so that our future generations can identify their real role models and the struggles they have been through. The surge in student activism in contemporary India makes it the ideal time to acknowledge and appreciate the participation and role of women students in activism and contemporary movements. The book therefore lays a foundation of thought on which the student fraternity as well as the youth can ponder upon in the times to come and strive for progressive social change in the society.