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Invisible Families
This report is the result of a collaborative study conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University and the Bibini Centre for Young People. It investigates the circumstances, needs, views and life experiences of black young people with caring responsibilities.
Sita's Story
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Motherhood in Literature and Culture
Motherhood remains a complex and contested issue in feminist research as well as public discussion. This interdisciplinary volume explores cultural representations of motherhood in various contemporary European contexts, including France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Spain, and the UK, and it considers how such representations affect the ways in which different individuals and groups negotiate motherhood as both institution and lived experience. It has a particular focus on literature, but it also includes essays that examine representations of motherhood in philosophy, art, social policy, and film. The book’s driving contention is that, through intersecting with other fields and disciplines,...
Seeking Sita
Sita’s return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya after being taken by the evil King Ravan marked the first Diwali. Sita is the daughter of the Earth and the reincarnation of the Goddess Laxmi. This story is about Sita’s courage both quiet and loud, never to be mistaken for meekness. Learn about the first Diwali through the eyes of Sita and how she won the battle of good over evil.
Rama and Sita
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In Search Of Sita
Sita is one of the defining figures of Indian womanhood, yet there is no single version of her story. Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her. Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily lives of rural women. Modern-day women continue to see themselves reflected in films, serials and soap operas based on Sita’s narrative. Sacrifice, self denial and unquestioning loyalty are some of the ideals associated with popular perceptions of Sita. But the Janaki who symbolized strength, who could lift Shiva’s mighty bow, who courageously chose to accompany Rama into exile and who refused ...
Rama and Sita
An exciting children's retelling of the epic story known in different versions throughout India and south-east Asia as The Ramayana. Rama marries beautiful Sita, but Ravana, the 10-headed, 20-armed Demon King, falls in love with her too. He captures her and takes her in his chariot to the Demon Kingdom, Lanka. Rama has to find a way to rescue Sita, and he seeks the help of the monkey general Hanuman and the King of the Bears, and Jambuvan, the King of the Bears. Rama, his brother Lakshman and the band of monkeys and bears battle their way to the Kingdom of the Demons. They cross the sea by building a bridge, with the help of the fishes and sea creatures, and find Sita locked in Hanuman's tower, guarded by demonesses. After a final, terrible battle, the Demon King is defeated and Rama and Sita are reunited. The beautiful end to the story, telling how people put out lamps to light Rama and Sita's pathway home, is at the heart of the Hindu festival of Divali. in which earthen lamps - called divas - are lit, to celebrate the return of Rama after his exile and to mark the end of one year and the beginning of another.
Sita : The Divine Mother
Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of devotion and strength with Rajendra Arun's captivating exploration, "Sita: The Divine Mother." Journey into the heart of Hindu mythology as Arun delves deep into the life and legacy of Sita, the revered consort of Lord Rama, whose unwavering love and resilience continue to inspire generations. Embark on a spiritual odyssey as Arun unveils the plot points of Sita's life, from her noble birth to her selfless sacrifice and ultimate redemption. Through vivid storytelling and profound insights, Arun paints a rich portrait of Sita's journey, illuminating her divine qualities and eternal significance in Hindu tradition. Identify the recurring themes and moti...
The Goddess as Role Model
This book seeks to understand the major mythological role models that mark the moral landscape navigated by young Hindu women. Traditionally, the goddess Sita, faithful consort of the god Rama, is regarded as the most important positive role model for women. The case of Radha, who is mostly portrayed as a clandestine lover of the god Krishna, seems to challenge some of the norms the example of Sita has set. That these role models are just as relevant today as they have been in the past is witnessed by the popularity of the televised versions of their stories, and the many allusions to them in popular culture. Taking the case of Sita as main point of reference, but comparing throughout with R...
