The other side of silence

This book is notable for its pioneering use of oral histories, giving voice to women and marginalized communities whose experiences of the Partition were often overlooked in official narratives. It offers a deeply personal and human-centered perspective, moving beyond political analyses to explore the psychological and social impact of the event.

The Other Side of Silence is considered a foundational text in Urvashi Butalia's body of work, establishing her as a leading scholar and activist focused on gender, memory, and historical trauma in South Asia. It exemplifies her consistent approach of centering subaltern voices and challenging dominant historical accounts.