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Trafficking is a multi-dimensional problem encompassing a whole range of economic, social and cultural issues which are varied and highly complex. Almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking. Poverty and deprivation, secondary status accorded to women in society, prejudice against the girl child, weakening of the family structure, changing public attitude towards sex and morality, urbanization, migration and the growing consumerism are some of ...
Gender equality is about equal valuing of women and men - of their similarities and their differences. We need equal, respectful partnerships between men and women for the creation of an equitable society in which gender justice is realized. Gender is a complex and multifaceted array of experiences and meanings that cannot be understood without examining through a lens considering the social context within which they are situated. Gender lens then become the ...
The present book, Religious Movements in Medieval India, attempts to explore the Bhakti movement in Medieval India. Beginning from the 7 century A.D. to the 18 century, Medieval India saw a phenomenal outpouring of religiosity in the vernacular oral traditions on themes ranging from dilemmas of every day life to the mysteries of the universe. Scholars have focused on the analysis of the texts, philosophical constructs or the societal aspects enlightening us with ...