CONTENTS: Traversing Forward-Mahesh Chandra Sharma, Acknowledgments, Introduction, Section 1: Theoretical Underpinnings and Key Concepts Section Introduction 1. Women and Social Institutions in Vedic India-Shubhada Joshi, 2. Tattva: The Essence of Masculine and Feminine Energies -Prachi Moghe, 3. Womanhood, Motherhood and Sisterhood in Indian Feminism -Chandrakala Padia, 4. Re-visiting Feminist Concepts: The Indian Perspective -Varada Sambhus, 5. The Notion of Patriarchy -Supriya Pathak, 6. The Indian Way of Transcending Gender -Saji Narayanan, Section 2: Feminisms: Multiple Facets: Section Introduction 7. Feminism in the Context of International Relations and Global Politics-Anshu Joshi, 8. Third World Feminisms: An Overview -Aashita 9. Indian Feminism: Bharatiya Stree Darshan -Nayana Sahasrabuddhe, 10. Dalit Feminism in India: Heard and Unheard Voices -Smita Waingankar, 11. Ecological Feminism: A Novel Idea to Connect Women with Nature -Payal Mago, 12. Narratives of Resistance: Understanding Intersectional Experiences of Dalit and Black Women -Aditi Narayani Paswan, Section 3: Footprints of Women in Social Life: Section Introduction 13. Feminisms: Dharmic and Abrahamic Perspectives -Prafulla Ketkar, 14. Sociological Perspective of Family: A Primer -Omkar Joshi, 15. Contribution of Vedic Female Seers (Rushikas) -Madhavi Narsalay, 16. Women's Evolution in Indian History: Post-Vedic Age to Medieval Times -Maneesha Kothekar, 17. Eminent Women Rulers of Indian History -Sindhu Kapoor, 18. Reflections on Women’s Movement in India and Socio-political Reforms: Pre- and Post-Independence Era -Jaya Phookan, 19. The Portrayal of Women in Indian Cinema -Abhiram Bhadkamkar, Section 4: Women in Contemporary Times: Section Introduction 20. Role of Women in Social Development of India -Urmila Apte, 21. Seminal Role of Women in Changing Landscape of Family System -Geeta Bhatt, 22. Women and the Indian Model of Development -Jyoti Kiran, 23. A Silent Revolution: Contribution of Women in Indian Government -Sangeeta Godbole, 24. Evolution of Gender-Just Laws in India -Jyotika Kalra, 25. Women’s Empowerment: Cultural Legacy and Contemporary India -Sushma Yadav, 26. Women’s Roles and Family Changes in East Asia: Trends and Policy Responses -Anushree Sunil Ghisad.