This thought-provoking book is the culmination of shared experiences, burning questions, and bold reflections by three young law students who met in college but bonded over a common goal — to interrogate societal norms, dissect modern gender dynamics, and give voice to unheard stories.
A Multi-Layered Dissection of Patriarchy Across Spaces
From the confines of the family home to the corridors of academia, from the silent strength in religious scriptures to the shouting streets of protest, Modern Patriarchy in a Modern World takes the reader through multiple lenses — legal, personal, historical, and philosophical. Each chapter unpacks how patriarchy continues to reinvent itself in contemporary forms, even in so-called ‘progressive’ settings.
Chapters like “A Message to All the Misogynists”, “A Woman in the University”, and “A Woman in the Workplace” lay bare the nuanced yet deeply damaging structures that continue to limit women’s ambitions, voices, and even bodily autonomy. With clarity and conviction, the authors expose how modern tools — like higher education, employment, and digital space — are often manipulated to reinforce traditional control.
The Personal is Political
What sets this book apart is its unfiltered honesty and rootedness in lived realities. The authors do not present theoretical detachment; instead, they bring in raw emotions, personal insights, and narrative storytelling that reflect everyday battles faced by women.
Aradhana Singh’s gift for storytelling lends emotional weight to unspoken truths. Aiman Tabassum’s creative visual thinking enhances the text with vivid illustrations. Adeena Navaid, with her legal acumen, bridges the gap between constitutional promises and ground-level realities.
Together, they present a book that is not just a call to read, but a call to rethink.
Faith and Feminism Intertwined
Uniquely, the book takes an interfaith approach to challenge patriarchal interpretations of scriptures. By drawing from the Qur’an, Guru Granth Sahib, Vedas, Bible, and Tanakh, the authors make a daring yet deeply respectful case: that no religion inherently promotes female oppression — it is the misinterpretation by patriarchal custodians that distorts the message.
This inter-religious analysis sets the book apart as a rare, inclusive text that doesn’t divide, but instead seeks common ground in the pursuit of gender justice.
A Timely Contribution to the Feminist Discourse in India
At a time when women in India are making unprecedented strides — from boardrooms to sports arenas — Modern Patriarchy in a Modern World reminds readers that the shadows of outdated customs still loom large. The book addresses taboo topics such as marital rape, workplace harassment, mental abuse, and dowry-related pressures, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the subtle and systemic forms of inequality that persist.
Critical Acclaim and Accessibility
With an ISBN of 978-93-6355-759-8 and priced affordably at ₹149, the book ensures accessibility to students, scholars, and the general public alike. It is available for purchase on major platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, and Evincepub.com.
Educators and activists have already started recommending it as essential reading for those studying gender studies, sociology, law, and modern Indian society.
Quote from the Authors
“This isn’t just a book — it’s a voice for every girl told to ‘adjust’, for every woman denied her agency in the name of culture or convenience. We wrote this for the silenced, for the ignored, and for the next generation that deserves better.” — Adeena, Aradhana & Aiman
