# Book on gender sociology in India discussed 2026-08-20T21:41:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A book discussion on 'Sociology of Gender in India: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives', edited by Pushpesh Kumar, Rituparna Patgiri, and Deepali Aparajita Dungdung, was held. The book, published by Cambridge University Press in 2026, explores contemporary issues in gender studies from a sociological perspective. The discussion featured Deepa Srinivas, Professor at the Centre for Women's Studies, University of Hyderabad, Leena Pujari, Professor of Sociology at HSNC University, Mumbai, and Nirmali Goswami, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Tezpur University. The event was organized by Doing Sociology. The panelists examined the book's themes, including intersectionality, caste and gender, and the evolving landscape of gender studies in India. The discussion aimed to bring academic attention to emerging perspectives in the field. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The book arrives at a time when gender studies in India are increasingly intersecting with caste, class, and region. The 2026 publication date suggests forward-looking analysis. Readers should watch for how this volume addresses debates around queer rights, domestic labour, and the impact of government policies on women's work participation. The next step is for academic institutions to adopt the book in syllabi, potentially shaping how sociology of gender is taught across Indian universities. ## Coverage - doingsociology.org Straight event report with no editorial slant, simply announcing the book discussion and participants. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Pushpesh Kumar, Rituparna Patgiri Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/book-on-gender-sociology-in-india-discussed/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/book-on-gender-sociology-in-india-discussed/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/