Sarah Crook, a name that may not be widely recognized in the mainstream, carries significant importance in the field of social history. Understanding her life and contributions to the social landscape of her time can offer valuable insights into the complex fabric of society during her era. To understand Sarah Crook’s role, it is essential to pla

The emotional and psychological impact of Partition is a recurring theme in the book. Malhotra’s exploration of these objects reflects the grief, loss, and trauma that continue to haunt those affected by the event. For many survivors, the objects they kept were more than just material possessions—they were reminders of lives and homes left behi

In her 2019 book, Remnants of Partition: 21 Objects from a Continent Divided, Aanchal Malhotra provides a deeply personal and evocative account of the partition of India in 1947. The book explores the enduring legacy of this traumatic event through the lens of material culture, offering readers a unique and poignant narrative that intertwines histo

In parallel with his exploration of race, King addresses the concepts of sex and gender. He presents the history of how these concepts were initially understood as biologically determined and how, over time, thinkers began to challenge these rigid distinctions. King traces the trajectory of feminist movements, the rise of LGBTQ+ rights, and the int