K R Narayani Amma:  A Forgotten Pioneer

Many first generation Malayali feminists remained invisible because they were overshadowed by their male relatives who had easy access to public life, but K R Narayani Amma was overshadowed by her famous sister, the formidable K R Gouri Amma, the stellar communist and public figure whose presence filled the history of twentieth century politics in Kerala.  Here is a short essay on her by M A Anooj, which throws light on this remarkable woman from the early twentieth century:

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