The Queen's Daughters in India

"The Queen's Daughters in India" by Elizabeth W. Andrew, is a searing examination of the systemic abuse endured by women in India during the era of British military rule. The authors shine a light on the state-sanctioned oppression of vulnerable women who were forced into prostitution, chronicling their suffering and degradation. They begin by establishing the historical context of their investigation into the exploitation of women within British military areas, uncovering a disturbing practice where soldiers were given license to engage with native women, perpetuating a cycle of abuse; furthermore, as the authors navigate a complex web, they also expose the brutal examinations for girls who were caught in this system to document the injustices they face. Through their unflinching account, the authors expose the dark realities of a system that stripped women of their dignity and agency.