The Status Of Women In India: From Antiquity To Modernity

Author: Manjari Bhaumik (Biswas)

Brand: Abhijeet Publications

Edition: 1

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 300

Release Date: 01-01-2010

Details: The Status of Women in India : From Antiquity to Modernity includes 23 articles written by scholars from West Bengal and Assam on Women's issues and problems and the activities of Government & NGOs to eradicate the evils prevailing in the civil society. The book highlights the role of Education in developing the backbone of the Society through the proper education of women by generating themselves self consciousness, self dignity and the awareness regarding the society to which they belong. The articles on the Trafficking in and Violence against women bring forward the realily behind the menaces. Authors point out the root causes of violence and rampant trafficking in women in the region. All the writings contain valuable findings and possible Positive Solutions to guide further studies in women related issues. About the Author Dr Manjari Biswas (Bhaumik) , Principal, Thakur Panchanan Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, did her M.A. (Economics), Ph.D. (Economics) from the University of North Bengal. Before joining the post of Principalship she served the Mathabhanga College, Cooch Behar as Reader in Economics. She is actively engaged, apart from her busy schedule, in Research work on Gender issues. She has published many articles in Economics and Social Science journals. She has undertaken UGC project work on Gender-related economic issues. She has participated and contributed papers in national and international workshops, seminars and conferences.

EAN: 9789380031767

Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches

Languages: English