SMASHING THE PATRIARCHY : Aleph Book Company : 9789390652884 : 05 Nov 2021 : Centred around the bold voices of millennials and Gen Zs, Smashing the Patriarchy explores how young Indian women from diverse backgrounds ingeniously overcome the patriarchy in their everydayives. From beauty, body politics, and sexuality, to caste, power, and the paradox of choice, the book explores a wide range of women's issues and draws important connections between these. In the chapter "On Beauty' the author examines why women pursue or reject mainstream beauty standards and the real-life repercussions of their choices. "Ishq in the Times of Tinder' considers the conundrum that isove and what women want (and don't want) from partnerships. The chapter "Women at Work' focuses on how young hyper-informed (and tech-savvy) women have shifted work culture across industries. "Demystifying the Feminine' examines how women across the socio-cultural spectrum define and express femininity. "Society, Sanskar, and