{"product_id":"muslim-women-of-the-british-punjab-9781349268870","title":"Muslim Women of the British Punjab","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a study of the forces which brought about a change in the status and position of the Muslims of Punjab during the British rule of the province, from 1849, up to its independence in 1947. It examines the role of the government, reformers and political leaders in bringing about a transformation in their position. It is a useful study for understanding the predicament of the modern day South Asian Muslim women, who sometimes emerge in powerful political positions in an otherwise conservative society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgements Foreword Map Introduction Customary Law Legislation For Women Education in a Changing Environment Purdah and Emancipation Political Activists Conclusion Appendix A Appendix B Bibliography Glossary Index","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49998324236631,"sku":"9781349268870","price":40.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781349268870.jpg?v=1739726225","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/muslim-women-of-the-british-punjab-9781349268870","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}