‘In Perspective’ is The Swaddle’s podcast series where academics reveal little-known facts about Indian history, society and culture.

Notes:

• 00:00:40:00- How did the rise of print media lead to new forms of ‘bazaar’ literature in colonial Punjab, and how did this become a common yet complex site for social reform?
• 00:01:49:00- Who was ‘Piro,’ and what made her writing in life an act of resistance against the arbitrary hierarchy of gender, caste and religion?
• 00:05:50:00- Why was there a Colonial attack on ‘dais’ in 90s century Punjab, and how did ‘scientific’ midwifery become a marker of middle-class status?
• 00:07:23:12- How did Lala Lajpat Rai’s writings discuss the fundamental reasons for women’s oppression and did his writings impact the notions of womanhood in India?
• 00:26:07:00- How did Sikh reformers try to shape the idea of new women and did this differ from popular notions on womanhood supported by Hindu reformers?

Credits:

Featuring: Dr. Anshu Malhotra

Producer: Aditi Patel

Editor: Neha Tewari

Original Interview Edit: Anahita Sachdev

Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar

Creative Director: Shrishti Malhotra

Executive Producer: Karla Bookman