''Manushi: A Journal about Women and Society'' is an Indian magazine devoted to

feminism Feminism is a range of socio-political movements and ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes. Feminism incorporates the position that society prioritizes the male po ...

as well as to

gender studies Gender studies is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to analysing gender identity and gendered representation. Gender studies originated in the field of women's studies, concerning women, feminism, gender, and politics. The field ...

and activism. The magazine was founded in 1978 by Madhu Kishwar and

Ruth Vanita Ruth Vanita is an Indian academic, activist and author who specialises in British and Indian literary history with a focus on gender and sexuality studies. She also teaches and writes on Hindu philosophy. Early life and education Vanita earne ...

, two scholars based in New Delhi. It is currently published as a bi-monthly; a total of 157 issues have appeared by the end of the year 2006. ''Manushi'' is also a publishing house which prints not just works on the status of women in India but also novels and short stories with a less direct connection to gender issues. ''Manushi'' from the beginning has sought to publish articles about the full range of South Asian communities. It regularly includes articles about women's issues in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as well as less frequent articles from around the world. The editors strive to cover people often relatively ignored in English-language media in South Asia. Activists are asked to contribute articles about peasants, workers and minorities, whether religious or ethnic. ''Manushi'' sponsors series of lectures and training seminars and also furnishes information to victimised women.

References

* Kishwar, Madhu and Vanita, Ruth (eds.). ''In search of Answers: Indian Women's voices from Manushi''. (First edition 1984, various reprints and revised editions by Indian and British publishers between 1985 and 1999.)

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.manushi.in/ 1978 establishments in Delhi English-language magazines published in India Feminism and society Feminist magazines Feminism in India Women's magazines published in India Magazines established in 1978 Magazines published in Delhi Women's rights in Asia Bi-monthly magazines published in India