The book is unique collection of data covering the various parameters from gender perspective in India. It elaborates the problems of literacy and educations in which Indian women are far behind in comparison to the western world. Health is a general is far from satisfactory in India and in case of women it is deplorable. The recent introduction of micro-finance concept with the women group is a ray of hope for women empowerment and their emancipation from the traditional bridle is explained elaborately in the book. Present position of women`s participation in the country`s political scenario is not very encouraging. The growing violence on women is also codified in the book to indicate the deprived status of women in our country. The book is useful for the students of women studies and those who are pursuing their research in gender studies.
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