New South Asian Feminisms

This scholarly non-fiction volume gathers essays by young scholars from the region to examine feminist politics across South Asia. It argues that right-wing nationalism and neoliberal state agendas have fractured earlier, autonomous feminist mobilizations, and it calls for a reimagined political agenda that addresses today’s predicaments. The book speaks to readers in gender studies, political sociology, and social justice activism who want urgent, well-argued analysis and practical implications for policy and practice. Content is presented through cross-border essays and case studies that span India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It foregrounds disability rights, digital technologies, queer subjectivities, and the everyday violence that shapes women's lives, while engaging with concepts such as intersectionality, political strategy, and transnational solidarities. The writing blends theory with field-based insights, keeping complex ideas accessible and compelling for students, researchers, and engaged readers alike. Readers move through the content with clear arguments, maps, and cases that make sophisticated ideas tangible, supporting classroom discussion and independent study. It invites a generational dialogue—young feminists rethinking old divides and proposing new forms of collaboration—providing practical insights for researchers, activists, and policymakers seeki