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Women in India are many things. They are warriors and fighters, political leaders,writers, artists, and sportspersons. From running the country, climbing the highestmountain, defending India at its borders to fighting for equal rights andopportunities, they have done it all. DKfindout! Women of India is an exploration intothe world of womens rights movements that have shaped the woman and girl oftoday. It takes the reader into the past, through the freedom struggle and the battlefor education and equality. In doing so, the book introduces children to the greatwomen (and some men) who championed for womens rights and led exemplarylives, dedicated to their cause. The book takes the reader into the present,highlighting the challenges women face today stereotypes, beauty, violence, andidentity while celebrating those who have held their own and fought to make thecountry better. The book also offers a peek into the future by introducing children tothe inspiring young women of today, heroes who enjoy challenging the system. The book also busts myths andstereotypes and introduces children to what equality for women really means.The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Ranging from core topics, tomore specialized subjects, the DKfindout! series will inspire and delight kids.