Discussion on ‘The Many Lives of Syeda X’

Speaker: Neha Dixit

CSGS spoke to Neha Dixit on her debut book ‘The Many Lives of Syeda X’. Dixit discussd the intersections of gender, class, labour, and violence, that she explores in her book. The Many Lives of Syeda X (2024) traces the story of a faceless Indian woman, from the early 1990s to the present day. Written with empathy and deep insight, this book is a portal to a harsh world hidden away from elite Indians. It is the story of untold millions and a searing account of urban life in New India.

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