Role and Status of Indian Women Through the Ages

Women’s studies has presently been a subject of great interest and importance. Of late the subject has emerged as an independent academic discipline. This book, a unique collection of scholarly articles presents a general survey of the life status and role of Indian women with special reference to Orissa since earliest times to the modern period. The chapters in the book deal with various facets of Indian women and go far beyond mere elementary and secondary knowledge of the theme, ie, by dealing also with the issues and problems relating to women. The book undoubtedly will deepen our knowledge and understanding of the status and prospects of Indian women. It is hoped, academicians and scholars alike will find the work most illuminative and informative.