Gender and the Making of Modern Sport in Colonial Bengal
Author(s): Sreejith K, Atul Meethal and Binoy K
Abstract: The present paper examines the role played by colonial sports in the lives of women in British India and its connection with the emergence of Indian nationalism, with special emphasis on colonial metropolitan regions. Historically, women have experienced discrimination in the realm of sport, yet they struggled to carve out a niche and demonstrate their capabilities. This paper traces the entry and participation of Indian women in colonial sports, focusing particularly on the colonial history of Bengal. It also examines the introduction of these sports in India, how they were absorbed by the native population, and the role of caste and racialism in shaping sports. Furthermore, this paper analyzes how sports were used to propagate nationalism and the fight against imperialism. The scope of the study extends from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Sreejith K, Atul Meethal, Binoy K. Gender and the Making of Modern Sport in Colonial Bengal. Int J Hist 2025;7(12):01-03. DOI: 10.22271/27069109.2025.v7.i12a.576
