The main objective of the book is to study Female Headed Households which are emerging as a reality in social structure and are posing challenges to orthodoxy, male hegemony and patriarchy. However, a woman on assumption of the headship of the household finds herself in a new world of challenges where she has to confront social, economic, psychological, child related and other problems. She has to face stiff opposition from other quarters and she is at is advantageous position compared to her counterparts in male headed households. This book authored by Dr. Ranjay Vardhan based on empirical study attempts to highlight the problems faced by such female heads of households and the perception of their status by themselves and by society. It also attempts to relate it with the change in the status of women. The readers will find it immensely useful as it is one of the few studies on female headed households in an urban area. The number of such households are on the increase. It is estimated that one-third of all households across the globe are headed by women. They were also in focus of 1991 census and are also prominently figuring in government policies and programmes. In view of the growing importance of female headed households, such a book can be of great use for academicians, researchers, women’s organizations, activists, policy planners and also women heading their households.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ranjay Vardhan
Dr. Ranjay Vardhan (b. 1969) is presently a member of Research Faculty of CRRID, Chandigarh. He did his Master’s in Sociology and subsequently Doctorate in Sociology in the field of Women’s studies from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1996. In addition, he has done Certificate Course in French and German and Diploma in Persian language. He has been engaged in active Research and teaching as well as. He has been on the Visiting Faculty of College of Nursing, P.G.I. and Department of Mass Communication, Panjab University, Chandigarh. He has also taught at Post Graduation level at Department of Sociology, P.U., Chandigarh and at Graduation level at S.G.G.S., College, Chandigarh. Often quoted in newspapers and magazines as Sociologist, his Papers have been International and world Conferences on Women and Sociology in Germany, Australia, Canada and Norway. He has also presented papers in various National Seminars on Sociology, Women’s issues and Psychology. He was associated with P.U. Campus Reporter for four years and was instrumental for its entry in Limca book of Records. He has been awarded Gold Medal, Silver Medals, Trophies and has won many prizes for achievements in academic and extra mural activities. He has carved out a place for him in the field of social work. For his pioneering Social Work, he has been called as ‘Doctor Feelgood’ ‘Mr. Fixit’ and ‘Doctor Rehabilitation’ by media and also portrayed as “A Face in the Crowdâ€.
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