"The contributions in this book examine the important role of Indian women in the post-Independence era of liberalization, privatisation and globalisation, currently taking place in our society, and the effects these changes have on thier economic development, and participation in decision making process. Concrete and well thought out suggestions and complete blueprints for women’s empowerment have been offered which have the potential of generating a nationwide debate. The contributors to this volume are well known social scientists from different disciplines. This book will serve both professionals and students of political science, women’s studies, public administration, and sociology and thereby contribute to a better comprehension of the issue of gender equality and social justice."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anil Dutta Mishra
Dr. Anil Dutta Mishra started his career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Non violence and Peace Studies, Jain Vishva Bharati Institutes (Deemed University), Ladnun, Rajasthan. His area of specialization includes Indian Government and Politics, Grass root Politics, Women's Studies, Ecology and Human Rights. He has been connected with a number of national and international organizations in various capacities like-Associate Secretary of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies, Ganeral Secretary of Alliance for Sarvodaya, Secretary General of Human Development Foundation, and Member Board of Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh. He has authored / edited 12 books and published a number of research papers in leading professional journals. His earlier books Problems and Prospects of Working Women in Urban India (1994); Fundamentals of Gandhism (1995); Gandhian Approach to Contemporary Problems (1996); Decentralised Planning in India: A Study of Objectives and Operational Framework (1999); Gender perspectives: Participation, Empowerment and Development (1999); Perspectives on Human Rights (2002); Rediscovering Gandhi (2002); Gender Violence in India (2002); Challenges of Twenty First Century and Gandhian Alternative (2003) and India and Canada: Past, Present and Future (2003) were well received and widely acclaimed. Presently he is working on Gandhian Experiments in India.
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