How has global feminism contributed to the shaping and consolidation of a global civil society within contemporary international political discourse?

Global Feminism and the Emergence of Global Civil Society: A Critical Appraisal Introduction Global feminism has emerged as a transformative political and epistemological force that not only challenges patriarchal structures within nation-states but also reconstitutes the normative and institutional terrains of international political discourse. Its contribution to the consolidation of global civil society—a transnational public … Continue reading How has global feminism contributed to the shaping and consolidation of a global civil society within contemporary international political discourse?

What are the key dimensions, achievements, and inherent limitations of the women’s movement in India, and how have its multiple ideological strands—liberal, socialist, and Dalit-feminist—shaped its scope in contesting patriarchy, influencing public policy, and addressing intersectional inequalities in the Indian socio-political context?

The women’s movement in India is a complex and evolving phenomenon that reflects the country’s pluralistic society, intersecting hierarchies, and contested visions of justice. It has unfolded over multiple historical phases—from colonial social reform to post-independence mobilizations and the contemporary era of rights-based activism. What makes the Indian women’s movement particularly distinctive is its ideological … Continue reading What are the key dimensions, achievements, and inherent limitations of the women’s movement in India, and how have its multiple ideological strands—liberal, socialist, and Dalit-feminist—shaped its scope in contesting patriarchy, influencing public policy, and addressing intersectional inequalities in the Indian socio-political context?