Daughters of Durga

Name: Daughters of Durga
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SKU: 9780522878257
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Dowries, Gender Violence and Family in Australia

By Manjula Datta O'Connor

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Daughters of Durga by Manjula Datta O'Connor delves into the intricate intersection of cultural traditions and contemporary social issues, focusing on gender-based violence in South Asian communities. The book explores historical and present-day stories of women who have been impacted by systemic oppression and highlights their resilience. Through a blend of research and personal narratives, O'Connor aims to raise awareness and drive change in societal attitudes and policies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the complex social and cultural dynamics of gender-based violence and abuse in South Asian communities. The book provides insightful perspectives on the intersection of tradition and modernity, exploring the systemic challenges faced by women. It offers a powerful examination of cultural narratives and transformative stories that elevate the voices of those who are often unheard.

Daughters of Durga

In the early 2010s a spate of domestic violence-related murders in the Victorian Indian community compelled psychiatrist Manjula Datta O’Connor to investigate the causes of patriarchal abuse in South Asian families.

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An incisive investigation of domestic violence in South Asian communities, and the resilience of women in the face of adversity.

In the early 2010s, a spate of domestic violence-related murders in the Victorian Indian community compelled psychiatrist Manjula Datta O'Connor to investigate the causes of patriarchal abuse in South Asian families. As a practitioner with many decades of experience in the field, Datta O'Connor questioned whether a better understanding of history and culture could help these communities implement measures to prevent family violence.

But the most powerful lessons came from those she met through her practice—survivors of transnational abuse and of sexual and dowry exploitation. These women taught Datta O'Connor about human resilience and strength, and the myriad ways women find the inner power to survive. These are the daughters of the goddess Durga, wielding the tools of history to produce meaningful change.

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Daughters of Durga by Manjula Datta O'Connor is praised for its impassioned and empathetic narrative. It's considered essential reading for those interested in gender politics, patriarchy, and female emancipation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780522878257

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Manjula Datta O'Connor is a clinical psychiatrist and Chair of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Family Violence Psychiatry Network. She is a clinician, researcher and advocate and works closely with community in the prevention of family violence.