An illustrated history of movements for women's rights and feminism in India from 1800 to 1990.
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IndiaLate 1970s to 1980s
Delhi women's groups such as Stree Sangharsh and Mahila Dakshata Samiti protested outside the homes of families accused of 'dowry deaths' passed off as kitchen accidents. Their campaigns led to Section 498A on cruelty by husbands and in-laws in 1983 and stronger dowry laws.
Stree Sangharsh, Mahila Dakshata Samiti, Saheli and the families of women killed.
Investigation of 'kitchen deaths' as murders; stronger dowry laws; support for women leaving violent marriages.
An illustrated history of movements for women's rights and feminism in India from 1800 to 1990.