Modernisation And Its Impact On Indian Women

Articles with reference chiefly to urban women in the state of Bihar, India.

Dynamics Of Social Status Of Women Is The Most Researched Subject Today In Developing Countries Like India Where Women'S Quest For Equality With Men Has BecomeThe Need Of The Hour. However, We Need Integrated Approach For The Upliftment Of Women Which Pre-Supposes Knowledge About Different Aspects Of Women'S Life.An Attempt Has Been Made In This Six Volumes Set To Highlight Some Of The BurningIssues Related To Indian Women. The Themes Covered In This Set Are As Under: Vol. 1: Modernization And Women;S DevelopmentVol. 2: Violence And ExploitationVol. 3: Kinship, Family And MarriageVol. 4: Politics, Awareness And Women'S MovementsVol. 5: Eduation And HealthVol. 6: Changing Status And Emerging Problems

Study of Cuttack, former capital of Orissa.

Study of lower income middle class women in urban Delhi.

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender and Development demytsifies the theory of gender and development and shows how it plays an important role in everyday life. It explores the evolution of gender and development theory, introduces competing theoretical frameworks, and examines new and emerging debates. The focus is on the implications of theory for policy and practice, and the need to theorize gender and development to create a more egalitarian society. This book is intended for classroom and workshop use in the fields ofdevelopment studies, development theory, gender and development, and women's studies. Its clear and straightforward prose will be appreciated by undergraduate and seasoned professional, alike. Classroom exercises, study questions, activities, and case studies are included. It is designed for use in both formal and nonformal educational settings.