Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
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Librería Elías (Asturias)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
This bold and compelling anthology amplifies the voices of women acrossSouth Asia, challenging entrenched patriarchy and advocating for justiceacross borders. From heart-wrenching accounts of gender-based violenceto tales of courage and defiance, the real-life stories, analytical essays, andinspiring poetry in this collection illuminate both the harsh realities and theresilience of women in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.Women suffer from a range of violence, including rape, acid attacks, massrapes during communal violence, dowry deaths, caste-based oppression,killings in the name of ’honour’, and much worse. Our Stories, Our Struggle isnot just a collection of narratives about violations but a call to action, invitingreaders to join the chorus of voices demanding change.At its core, this volume confronts societal norms that have suppressedwomen’s freedoms and safety. Its narratives, written by women, havebeen inspired by pivotal events like the ’Nirbhaya’ case, and the numerousbrutalities ignored, if not perpetrated, by regional governments. Theygrapple with cultural shifts, complex emotions, and the impact of traumaon survivors of violence and their families, prompting readers to envision afuture where equity and fairness prevail.
