Death by Fire: Sati, Dowry Death and Female Infanticide in Modern India by Mala Sen (2001-03-03)
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Although banned by the British in 1929, sati cases have reappeared recently, most notably the incident involving Roop Kanwar in 1987. A careful study of Roop Kanwar, Indian society and values, and the role of politics in positioning women in modern India.
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