This book examines gender in South Asia and its intersection with other social variables like caste and class. It explores the historical discourse of feminism in the Indian context and the cross-cultural construction of patriarchy. The book shows how gender can only be understood in its social and historical context and as a dynamic and performative concept that emerges out of both collective imaginations and social realities. It is written in a descriptive and narrative style, making it enjoyable for both academic and non-academic readers.