Religion, Patriarchy and Capitalism

The book attempts to address the various issues concerning patriarchy, religion and capitalism with special reference to India. Highlighting the intimate link between patriarchy, religion and capitalism, it makes a detailed discussion on declining sex ratio, ideology of oppression under secular constitution, various aspects of woman?s life, women?s search for new identity, and the problem of human rights violation.Making a comparative study of the social position of Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian women, the book also discusses at length how the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and Manu Samhita strengthen patriarchy and how capitalism is supported by patriarchy and religion. Tibetan Buddhism as a way of life finds place in the discussion as well.