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India exhibits substantial variations and differentials in reproductive preferences and demographic behaviour. One major factor that underlies the reproductive preferences of Indians is the economic value of children. The value of children is a new research area, very important in the general area of determinants of fertility particularly micro level determinants. Value of children is not the exclusive domain of a single discipline. It is associated with a number ...
This ground breaking book contributes to the understanding of ageing and widowhood in the context of problems and issues of a larger social order. Ageing and marital status put women in India in a disadvantageous position who in general are subject to social and economic marginalisation and are victimised by their own family. They are viewed only as a problem and are neglected continuously. These women constitute a special concern group, especially as the ...