Publications & Research Contributions

13 Books · 70 Research Papers (International 9 | National 61)

Overview

Prof. Chandrakala Padia is an eminent political theorist whose research spans Modern Indian Political Thought, Western Political Philosophy, Feminist Theory and India's intellectual traditions.

  • 13 Books (Authored & Edited)
  • 70 Research Papers
  • International Papers: 9
  • National Papers: 61

Books Authored

Theorizing Feminism (2011)
Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Liberty and Social Transformation: A Study in Bertrand Russell’s Political Thought (1992)
Heritage Publishers, New Delhi
Eurocentrism in Political Theory: Explorations in Indian Political Thought (2021)
Submitted for publication

Books Edited

Women in Dharmashastras: A Phenomenological and Critical Analysis (2008)
Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Concept of Stri Dhana in Ancient Hindu Law: A Critical Analysis (2007)
Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, BHU
Prachyavad aur Stri ka Prashna: Adhunik Bharatiya Chintakon ki Drishti (2007)
Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, BHU
Gandhi aur Stri Shakti (2007)
Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, BHU
Manusmriti evam Kautilya Arthashastra mein Nari: Ek Adhyayan (2007)
Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, BHU
Rigveda Samhita mein Stri: Ek Adhyayan (2007)
Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, BHU
Women in the Unorganized Sector (2007)
Banaras Hindu University
Dharmashastra aur Stri Vimarsh (2007)
Banaras Hindu University
Feminism, Tradition and Modernity (2002; reprinted 2015)
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
Bharatiya Manisha ke Agradoot: Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya (2001)
Vishvavidyalaya Prakashan, Varanasi

Research Papers Published

Total Research Papers Published: 70
International: 9   |   National: 61

Prof. Chandrakala Padia’s research papers reflect sustained engagement with Indian political thought, feminist theory, Gandhian ideas, intellectual traditions, democracy, education, and cross-cultural philosophy. Her writings intervene in debates on modernity, patriarchy, decolonisation of knowledge, women’s agency, and moral foundations of politics.

Selected Recent & Significant Publications

“Women in North-East India: Patriarchy, Customary Laws and Marginalization” (2019)
in Gender and Democracy in North-East India, Purbanchal Prakash, Guwahati
“Enrichment of Being: Gandhi's Vision” (2011)
Gandhi Marg, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 217–224
“Civilizing Modernity: Gandhi in Hind Swaraj” (2010)
in Gandhi: Practical Idealism and Strategies of Inclusion, Pentagon Press
“Women and Politics of Violence: An Essay on Attitudinal Fundamentalism” (2010)
Journal of Social and Political Studies, University of Allahabad
“Gandhian Model of Development: A Search for Humanistic Social Order” (2010)
in Gandhi Today, Serials Publications
“Conflicts in Indian Society: A Critical Appraisal of Modernity” (2009)
Prabuddha Bharat, Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata
“Women in India’s Intellectual Tradition” (2009)
in Current Issues in World Politics, Anamika Publications
“Women’s Education in Ancient India” (2009)
Centre for Studies in Civilization, New Delhi
“Decolonizing Social Sciences & Women's Studies: Need for the Study of Indian Sociological Texts” (2008)
Journal of Social Science, Vol. 10, No. 1
“Women’s Movement in India” (2012)
in Encyclopaedia of Social Work in India, New Royal Book Co.

Major Thematic Areas

  • Modern Indian Political Thought and Gandhi
  • Bertrand Russell and liberal political theory
  • Women’s studies and gender justice
  • Indian intellectual traditions and Dharmashastra
  • Human rights and democracy
  • Critique of Eurocentrism in political theory
  • Education, value formation and social ethics

Many papers are published in leading peer-reviewed journals including: Gandhi Marg, Pragya, Journal of Social Science, Prabuddha Bharat, and edited academic volumes in India and abroad.