Good women do not inherit land: Politics of land and gender in India
- London Routledge 2018
- xiv, 356 p. Includes bibliographical reference and index
Land for the adivasi Santal women in Dumka, Jharkhand stands for security, social position and identity, and in this men have a distinct advantage. The time period covered is from historic times to the present. The role of government administrative bodies, NGOs and political leaders is also emphasized.