Contributions

  • Nistarini Debi, b. 1832. - Contributor
  • Centre for Women's Development Studies (New Delhi, India) - Contributor

Publication

1995 - Centre for Women's Development Studies, New Delhi

Language

English

Word Count

4,750 words, Guess

Page Count

19 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC306.84/23/095414
  • LCCHQ1744.W47 K37 1995

Description

Study of the institution of polygamy among the highest-ranking Bengali Brahmins based on the narrative of Nistarini Debi, b. 1832, in Hugli District, India.

Subjects

Topics

MarriagePolygamyHindu womenUpper classSocial conditionsPolygamy -- India -- West Bengal.Marriage -- India -- West Bengal.

Series Statement

  • Occasional paper ;

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