JAYASHANKAR PRASAD : MAHANTA KE AAYAM

Its no exaggeration to say that the voice of this century is that of women. For centuries, women, whose suffering has been uncomplainingly sacrificed at the foundation of all the economic, political, and cultural structures of a male-dominated society, whose silence has allowed the garrulous civilization of men to remain humanitys sole and self-proclaimed representatives, are now speaking out. They are claiming their share in creation. And needless to say, this has ushered in a profound change in the landscape of humanity. Many women have sacrificed their lives to reach this point, many who have stepped forward single-handedly and opened countless closed doors for other women. Many whose names we dont even know. And many more whose names have been etched at crucial junctures of history. This book includes interviews with women from different countries who have achieved their goals through their own strength, determination, and courage. They have a clear vision, a perspective they have earned through their struggles and open eyes. Reading them, we realize they have much to say. They possess a deep understanding of the world and its systems, as well as practical suggestions for reforming them. They understand what the future should be like and what it is not. These women, from diverse political and cultural backgrounds, from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey to Japan, Russia, Palestine, Israel, France, Malaysia, and London, have been interviewed by Nasira Sharma, whom we know as a powerful writer who has also introduced us to feminist and humanist literature in various languages. These conversations go beyond the conventional interview frame and are actually dialogues on common concerns and on a global level a complete voice of the woman of this century.