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The Sangha Mane

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  • Vinalini Mathrani

    (Vinalini Mathrani is Research Consultant, S-52 Golden Enclave, Airport Road, Bangalore 560 017. E-mail: vmathrani@yahoo.com.)

  • Vani Periodi

    (Vani Periodi is Gender Trainer and Research Consultant, Population Council Fellow, Beedu, Kallige Post, Bantwal Taluka, Dakshin Kannada District 574 297. E-mail: uvperiodi@rediffmail.com.)

Abstract

This article flows out of a qualitative study that examined processes associated with the construction and use of Mahila Samakhya sangha manes (literally, home of the women's groups) in seven villages in seven districts of Karnataka. We explore the idea whether possessing ‘a space of one's own’ is empowering. Does it help women transcend socially prescribed gender roles? Is the sangha mane a medium through which women effectively exercise citizenship? Are they able to influence their own and the lives of others in the village through this structure?

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  • Vinalini Mathrani & Vani Periodi, 2006. "The Sangha Mane," Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Centre for Women's Development Studies, vol. 13(3), pages 317-349, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indgen:v:13:y:2006:i:3:p:317-349
    DOI: 10.1177/097152150601300301
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