13 August 2011. ‘Bringing Gender into History: Women, Property and Reproduction,’ book review of ‘The Power of Gender and the Gender of Power: Explorations in Early Indian History’ by Kumkum Roy, in Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 46, No. 33 (original) (raw)

This review discusses Kumkum Roy's collection of essays, "The Power of Gender and the Gender of Power," which examines the intersection of gender, property, and reproduction in early Indian history. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating gender perspectives into historical narratives and critiques the mainstream historical discourse for neglecting these vital themes. The review highlights key essays that explore the links between production and reproduction while calling for a rethinking of established dichotomies within historical analysis.