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Universally, children, the would be citizens of tomorrow are disadvantages in one significant respect. That they are defenceless, both mentally and physically. The nature, perhaps, has ordained so. The far reaching changes due to scientific, technological and economical advancements have greatly impacted the life styles, social needs and specifically social values. Born and brought up under conflicting conditions, the status of children, particularly the ...
"Women were considered pivots not only of domestic life but of the entire society is clearly evident in the epics. A maid was not only an object of tender affection and care at home but her education also was taken care of and she had important duties as well to perform. A woman was never sacrificed at the altar of marriage. The sacramental nature of marriage also strengthened the position of a wife even in apolygamous society. The nucleus of family life was ...
The book presents various facets of British India or Colonial times and the struggles of Mahatma Gandhi which eventually led to the Independence of India in 1947. There is a focus on communal politics and the affairs of the Princely States. The making of an administrative framework. social evils like suttee and the carving out of foreign policy of India which is discussed in vivid details. Another facet is the migration of Indians to all parts of the world and ...