Speaking of dissent, speaking of consent: Ritual and resistance among high-caste Hindu women in Kathmandu

Abstract

<p>After centuries of cultural and geographical isolation, Nepal is currently undergoing rapid social change. The impact on Nepal of radical changes in transportation, information and global movements of people and things have accelerated with the transition from absolute monarchy to parliamentary democracy that began in 1990. These changes are transforming the conservative Hindu traditions which previously regulated society. In urban centres, women are among the first to experience the new models of morality and power resulting from these influences.</p> <p>Despite all these changes, many...</p>