Women and Cinema

Women and Cinema: Feminist Film Theories in Praxis explores the multifaceted nuances of feminist film theories and their practices in cinema from multiple feminist theoretical perspectives. From historical perspectives to contemporary challenges, it discourses on diverse aspects of feminism in terms of the role of gender, stereotyping, and feminist aesthetics in cinema. Not restricting the frame for reference to Hindi cinema alone, the book is a scholarly intervention on Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu cinema particularly and other language cinemas in India in general, and a comprehensive exploration of world cinema in particular. From the male and female gaze to post-feminism and pop culture, it navigates the diverse facets of women's portrayal in cinema. The book provides new insights into the intersection of cinema, feminism and gender with other identities, such as caste, class, race and ethnicity across different Indian language cinemas, enriching the discourse within Feminist Film Studies. Thus, it caters to the need of not only to the academicians and students in media and cinema studies but also extends its relevance to practitioners in law, film writing, and filmmaking. This inclusive approach is a much-needed contribution to the concerned field. It encompasses multifarious themes and perspectives, allowing scholars to explore diverse areas within the context of feminist film theories, fostering an environment of academic freedom and promising to shape the discourse and inspire further research in this domain. About the Editors Dr. Neeraj Kumar (b.1969) is a Professor in P. G. Dept. of English and Research Centre, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya. He has teaching experience of about 27 years. He has 10 books to his credit. Sweta Kumari (Gold Medalist, M.A. & NET in English) is a bilingual award-winning poet, writer, editor & cultural activist.