Women and the nation's narrative: gender and nationalism in twentieth century sri lanka
Auteur :
De Mel, Neloufer
Éditeur :
De Mel, Neloufer
ISBN :
9780742518063
Date de publication :
28 oct. 2001
Dimensions :
22,2 x 14,6 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
522 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This work explores the development of nationalism in Sri Lanka during the 20th century, particularly within the Sinhala Buddhist and militant Tamil movements. Tracing the ways women have engaged with nationalism, the author argues that gender is crucial to an understanding of nationalism.