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Saradamoni K

Matriliny transformed : family, law and ideology in twentieth century Travancore / K. Saradamoni - New Delhi : Sage Publications, 1999. - 176 p. :

Contents
Preface;
Acknowledgements;
Note on Transliteration;
One – Introduction;
Two - Modem Travancore;
Three - Matriliny in the Region;
Four - Legislative Interventions;
Five - Women, Men and Ideas;
Six - Profiles from the Past: Two Women Look Back- Ponnamma, Bhargavi Amma;
Seven – Conclusion;
Eight – Postscript;
References and Select Bibliography;
Index;
About the Author.


ISBN: 0761993428 (hbk)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Matriliny Kinship - Travancore - India
Women - Social Conditions - Travancore - India
Social Life - Customs - Travancore -

Dewey Class. No.: 306.83 SAR-2