Who among the following is the author of the book, A Comparison between Women and Men?

Tarabai Shinde is the author of the book 'A Comparison between Women and Men', originally published in Marathi as 'Stri Purush Tulana' in 1882 [2]. This work is widely regarded as one of the earliest modern feminist texts in India [2]. Shinde wrote this passionate critique in response to the harsh treatment of women in a patriarchal society, specifically triggered by a court case involving a young Brahmin widow named Vijayalaxmi. In the book, she challenged the double standards of the time, accusing men of hypocrisy and criticizing religious scriptures that justified the oppression of women [2]. While other reformers like Pandita Ramabai also wrote about the plight of widows during the 1880s, 'Stri Purush Tulana' remains Shinde's most significant literary contribution to the women's reform movement in Maharashtra [1].

Sources

1. [1] India and the Contemporary World – II. History-Class X . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World > 8.1 Women and Print > p. 124
2. [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 8: Socio-Religious Reform Movements: General Features > Direction of Social Reform > p. 198