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The volume provides an overview of exclusion and marginalisation of women in South and Central Asia and the challenges before the society and the state for promoting an inclusive society in which women get equal opportunities and access to resources. The outcome of an international conference , the papers throw light on Constitutional provisions and safeguards and special initiatives taken by the state and implementation of international conventions. They deal ...
It is commonly understood that Muslim women in India are less reponsive to the process of modernization due to their religious faith. It is argued here that how far the religious faith and traditions influence the process of modernization? How do women view the new experiences of socio-cultural and economic challanges within Islamic and modern framework? Do they find religious belief responsible for their lower status in the society? Based on extensive field work ...