Game Changers: Untold Stories of Indian Feminists from the Past and the Present
Author: Kirthi Jayakumar Category: Feminism, Gender Roles ISBN: 9789388302241 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 8 x 5 inch Number of Pages: 268
‘She believed she could, so she did.’
—R.S. Grey
Indian feminism, today, is at a precipice. As one of the most dynamic movements in the world that progressed during the British Raj, in recent times it has evolved into a staunch socio-political movement. Yet, the stories of women who stood tall against patriarchy and exploitation have long been forgotten, and our past erased.
Game Changers: Untold Stories of Indian Feminists from the Past and the Present is an attempt to acquaint the current generation with the women who changed the face of history and to whom we owe many of our rights and liberties. Kirthi Jayakumar presents a compelling narrative of both the women who rose to fight the colonial power and the modern-day trailblazers who continue to carry the torch forward. These women may have been wiped out from our minds, but their struggle and spirit cannot be expunged.
This insightful and inspirational book seeks to ignite a fire within you to light the way for a future that is equal, just, and worth fighting for.
Kirthi Jayakumar
Kirthi Jayakumar is an activist, artist, entrepreneur, and writer from Chennai, India. She founded and runs the Red Elephant Foundation, a civilian peacebuilding initiative that works for gender equality through storytelling, advocacy, peace education, and tech-for-good. One of her books made it to the final shortlist for the Muse India Young Writers’ Literary Award. Her work has been published in The Guardian and the Time magazine. She is currently pursuing her second MA in Peace and Conflict Studies at Coventry University, UK.