Voices of Resistance: A Feminist Reading of Gauhar Jaan and Begum Akhtar in Indian Classical Music

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  • Moumita Biswas Author

Keywords:

Classical Music;, Feminism

Abstract

This article presents a feminist reading of Gauhar Jaan and Begum Akhtar, examining their roles as both celebrated and marginalized performers. It argues that they were not passive figures but active agents of cultural resistance who reshaped women’s positions in the performing arts.

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Published

2024-12-31

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Vol. 12 (2024): Indraprastha Journal VOL. XII-XIII

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