Abstract
Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (1880-1932) is often considered as one of most significant figures in the education and emancipation of Bengali (Muslim) women, especially during the early decades of the twentieth century. A contemporary of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), Sarat Chandra (1876-1938) and Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976), she was not only a brilliant writer but also one who passionately fought for the rights and dignity of women, as well as for women's social, economic and intellectual empowerment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | A Feminist Foremother |
| Subtitle of host publication | Critical Essays on Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain |
| Editors | Mohammad A. Quayum , Md Mahmudul Hasan |
| Place of Publication | Hyderabad, India |
| Publisher | Orient BlackSwan |
| Chapter | 3 |
| Pages | 45-65 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789386296009 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- India - Bengal
- Authors - Bengali
- Feminists
- Feminism
- Women social reformers
- Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain