Sameena Dalwai Reframes Love Jihad Through Women’s Agency

Sameena Dalwai wrote a book about how society controls women’s choices in love and marriage.

It looks at the idea called love jihad from a feminist point of view.

The book discusses Hindu, Muslim and Dalit women.

It uses personal stories and social analysis.

Dalwai says choosing a partner can sometimes be an act of courage and resistance.

She also says families, communities and the state can limit personal choice.

The book discusses issues such as caste, domestic violence and marital rape.

The reviewer praises the book’s ideas but says its many themes sometimes make the story feel less focused.