Sexual Violence in History: A Bibliography

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First published: June 1, 2024 - Last updated: June 1, 2024

TITLE INFORMATION

Author: Jawahara K. Saidullah

Title: Shakti-The Power of the Mother

Subtitle: The Violent Nurturer in Indian Mythology and Commercial Cinema

Journal: Canadian Women Studies - Les cahiers de la femme

Volume: 13

Issue: 1: South Asian Women: Lives, Histories, Struggles

Year: 1992

Pages: 37-41

ISSN: 0713-3235 - Find a Library: WorldCat

Language: English

Keywords: Modern History: 20th Century | Asian History: Indian History | Types: Rape; Representations: Films / Bhrashtachar, Kahani Phoolvati Ki, Khoon Baha Ganga Mein, Mera Shikaar, Sherni, Zakhmi Aurat



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Contents:
  Commercial Indian cinema (p. 37)
  Female representations (p. 38)
  The violent nurturer: the mother goddess (p. 38)
  The movies (p. 39)
  Common themes (p. 40)
  A departure from tradition (p. 40)
  A Short Critique (p. 41)
  References (p.41 )

Wikipedia: History of Asia: History of India | Film: Cinema of India / Bhrashtachar, Mera Shikar, Phoolan Devi (film), Sherni (1988 film), Zakhmi Aurat | Sex and the law: Rape / Rape in India