Author: Narayan Deepa
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Juggernaut Books
Year: 2018
Pages: 304
ISBN: 978-93-8622-860-4
Source: Purchased
Subject: Bombay Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Women Safety
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1356
Contents: Author’s Note 1- Introduction: The Making of Woman 2- Body: Women Don’t Have Bodies, Besharam 3- Voice: Shut Up and ShutDown, Chup 4- Pleasing: Just Slide, Squeeze, Shrink 5- Sexuality: Please God, Don’t Give Me Those Breasts 6- Isolation: I am Alone and Afraid, Keep Women Apart, Akeli Hoon, Darti Hoon 7- Identity: The Clash Between Duty and Desire 8- Closing Reflections: Redefine Power and Morality Acknowledgments Notes and References
Abstract: *CHUP: Breaking the Silence About India’s Women* uncovers the silenced narratives surrounding Indian women’s bodies, identities, and voices within a patriarchal society. Through an exploration of cultural and personal struggles, the book critiques how women’s bodies are politicized and objectified, suppressing their autonomy. It addresses issues like body shame, the repression of female sexuality, and the emotional isolation women endure. The work also examines the tension between duty and desire, calling for a reimagining of power and morality. Ultimately, *CHUP* advocates for breaking the silence, empowering women, and calling for societal reform to embrace their full humanity.