In the early 2010s a spate of domestic violence-related murders in the Victorian Indian community compelled psychiatrist and Adjunct Professor, Manjula Datta O’Connor, to investigate the causes of patriarchal abuse in South Asian families.
As a practitioner with many decades experience in the field, O’Connor questioned whether a better understanding of history and culture could help these communities implement measures to prevent family violence. But the most powerful lessons came from those she met through her practice-survivors of transnational abuse and of sexual and dowry exploitation. These women taught O’Connor about human resilience and strength and the myriad ways women find the inner power to survive. These are the daughters of the goddess Durga, wielding the tools of history to produce meaningful change.
Manjula Datta O’Connor's book, Daughters of Durga, is an incisive investigation of domestic violence in South Asian communities, and the resilience of women in the face of adversity. She discusses her findings in conversation with Jess Hill.
Mon 20 October at 7:00PM
Berkelouw Paddington, 19 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening at Berkelouw Paddington, as we celebrate the release of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Wed 08 October at 10:00AM
Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon VIC 3136
Join us for an exciting morning at Croydon Library, as we discuss Beyond Green by Lesley Head.
Thu 09 October at 6:00PM
Readings Carlton , 309 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for an exciting evening at Readings Carlton, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Wed 22 October at 6:00PM
Avid Reader, 193 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101
Join us for an exciting evening at Avid Reader, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Sun 12 October at 4:00PM
Brisbane Powerhouse, Pleasuredome, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
Join us for an exciting afternoon at Brisbane Writers Festival, as we discuss Turbulence by Clinton Fernandes.
Sun 12 October at 5:30PM
Brisbane Powerhouse, Pleasuredome, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
Join us for an exciting evening at Brisbane Writers Festival, as we discuss Nation, Memory, Myth by Steve Vizard.
