The Status of Women in India: Or a Hand-Book For Hindu Social Reformers

The Status of Women in India: Or a Hand-Book For Hindu Social Reformers is a significant work by Dayaram Gidumal Shahani, focusing on the condition of women in India, particularly within Hindu society. Written in the late 19th century, it emphasizes the need for social reforms to improve the status of women. Shahani critiques traditional practices that marginalized women and advocates for education, legal rights, and greater freedom for them. Through this book, he aimed to inspire Hindu reformers to work towards gender equality, encouraging societal changes to uplift women and challenge patriarchal norms in India.