Wosad (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This compilation is the first comprehensive work to focus on South Asian American and South Asian immigrant women in the U.S. It represents a pioneering effort to collect the critical essays, creative works and personal histories by and about women of South Asian descent. The diverse expressions of identity and experience found here enable us to begin to see how women of South Asian origin define their positions within their respective communities, within wider interethnic networks, and within national and international social, economic, and political frameworks which impact women's lives, both in the United States and in South Asia.What a relief to finally see Asian women portrayed as strong, independent thinkers.- Electric LibraryA brazenly contemporary approach to literature.offering South Asian women a release from modern social restrictions, allowing them to forge spiritual connections within themselves and with each other.The first collection of its kind, the editors and writers should be commended for their boldness in printing in black and white the controversial ideas of sexuality and revolution that are often forbidden.- Hinduism TodayA rich anthology, the first of its kind.Over 300 pages, 100 writings and 65 authors, it warrants careful wading.a mix of stories, poems, and academic essays includes rumination on 'authentic' South Asianness in this post modern world of wash and wear saris.- Ms. MagazineOur Feet Walk the Skyshould be used not simply as another Asian American anthology but as an indicator of South Asian activism and consciousness. For people who are in search of South Asian women voices, this will be a welcome volume; for South Asian scholars and activists, it will be a source of inspiration.- Amerasia JournalIt's a must-read for anyone interested in the South Asian diaspora.- India-WestHighly recommended for South Asian collections; also recommended for women's studies collections.- Library Journal Nonfiction. " This compilation is the first comprehensive work to focus on South Asian American and South Asian immigrant women in the United States. It represents a pioneering effort to collect their creative works, personal histories and critical essays.It is through the voices in this volume that we begin to see how women of South Asian origin locate their positions within their respective communities, within wider interethnic networks, and within national and international social, economic, and political frameworks which impact upon women's lives in South Asia and throughout the South Asian diaspora" -Jane Singh from the Forward. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This compilation is the first comprehensive work to focus on South Asian American and South Asian immigrant women in the U.S. It represents a pioneering effort to collect the critical essays, creative works and personal histories by and about women of South Asian descent. The diverse expressions of identity and experience found here enable us to begin to see how women of South Asian origin define their positions within their respective communities, within wider interethnic networks, and within national and international social, economic, and political frameworks which impact women's lives, both in the United States and in South Asia.What a relief to finally see Asian women portrayed as strong, independent thinkers.- Electric LibraryA brazenly contemporary approach to literature.offering South Asian women a release from modern social restrictions, allowing them to forge spiritual connections within themselves and with each other.The first collection of its kind, the editors and writers should be commended for their boldness in printing in black and white the controversial ideas of sexuality and revolution that are often forbidden.- Hinduism TodayA rich anthology, the first of its kind.Over 300 pages, 100 writings and 65 authors, it warrants careful wading.a mix of stories, poems, and academic essays includes rumination on 'authentic' South Asianness in this post modern world of wash and wear saris.- Ms. MagazineOur Feet Walk the Skyshould be used not simply as another Asian American anthology but as an indicator of South Asian activism and consciousness. For people who are in search of South Asian women voices, this will be a welcome volume; for South Asian scholars and activists, it will be a source of inspiration.- Amerasia JournalIt's a must-read for anyone interested in the South Asian diaspora.- India-WestHighly recommended for South Asian collections; also recommended for women's studies collections.- Library Journal.…

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.