Match the following books with their respective authors:

Books		Authors
A.	Stree Purush Tulana	1.	Harsh Mander
B.	Sultana’s Dream	2.	Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
C.	Unheard Voices	3.	Satish Deshpande
D.	Contemporary India: A Sociological View	4.	Tarabai Shinde

Choose the correct option from below:

The correct answer is - A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

Key Points

• Stree Purush Tulana → Tarabai Shinde
  • Written in 1882, it is one of the earliest feminist critiques of gender inequality in India.
  • It challenges patriarchal norms and argues against the oppression of women in Indian society.
• Sultana’s Dream → Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
  • Published in 1905, this is a feminist utopian novel set in a world ruled by women.
  • It critiques gender roles and promotes the idea of women's empowerment.
• Unheard Voices → Harsh Mander
  • This book highlights the struggles of marginalized communities in India.
  • It presents real-life stories of poverty, discrimination, and injustice.
• Contemporary India: A Sociological View → Satish Deshpande
  • This book provides a sociological perspective on modern India.
  • It discusses issues like caste, inequality, and globalization.

Additional Information

• Feminist Literature in India
  • "The Second Sex" by Simone de Beauvoir is a global landmark in feminist literature.
  • "We Also Made History" by Meera Kosambi explores women's movements in India.
• Social Issues Addressed in These Books
  • Gender Discrimination: Critique of societal norms restricting women.
  • Social Exclusion: Stories of marginalized communities and their struggles.
  • Political and Economic Inequality: The role of caste, class, and gender in shaping opportunities.