Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.), University of London, 1996.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [277]-286) and index.
Socio-cultural transition and Muslim womanhood in India (1857-1920) -- Opening up a public space for women: the role of education (1920-1947) -- Opening up a public space for women: the role of health care arrangements -- Opening up a public space for women: the role of social legislation -- Opening up a public space for women: the role of political enfranchisement -- Opening up a public space for women: the role of literary culture