Browsing by Subject "Middle-class"
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Beyond the talking imperative: The value of silence on sexuality in youth-parent relations in Bangladesh
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-04-15)Research conducted in various parts of the globe suggests that young people who can openly communicate with their parents about sexuality benefit in many ways. Correspondingly, in Bangladesh, the lack of an open communication ... -
The mathar orna and authority among middle-class Bangladeshi women: Personal reflections on a collective phenomenon
(Brac University, 2022-05)This thesis explores the socio-cultural aspects of veiling among middle-class Bangladeshi women, especially the mathar orna. The subtle yet powerful maneuvering qualities of this specific form of veiling work to ensure ... -
Navigating towards a ‘Good future’: Significance of appearance in aspirations of Dhaka urban middle-class girls
(Berghahn Books, 2020)Against the backdrop of rapid urbanisation, appearance has become the core of Dhaka middle-class girl's understanding of who they are and who they want to be. This chapter investigates significance of appearance among ...
