The book focuses on the various problems of women which are deep-rooted in the strong patriarchal traditions in Indian society. Subjugation of women, regardless of their religion, caste or creed, is embedded to such an extent that it goes largely unseen, unexamined and unquestioned. The articles/papers in the book highlight the austere and blatant deprivation of women of their basic rights of life and living and the sectors of society symptomatically and systematically contribute towards this deprivation. Women, despite being equipped with the rights, lack the will or power to use them. A foretaste of the research articles contributed by authors highlights the atrocities and lacunae in the system. Articles also draw attention to economic view point and impact of use or non-use of the rights by women. In present times, the role and responsibilities of women has attained new perimeters and perception. Educational and occupational blueprints have also changed and amplified resulting in women entering the provinces, which were considered to be dominated by men. Women issues have also received recognition and support by legislature. Women empowerment can be achieved only by granting women the primary rights of expression, autonomy and decision-making.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Neera Bharihoke
Dr. Neera Bharihoke, B.Sc., LL.M., Ph.D., is a lecturer in Faculty of Law, University of Law. Her research work on Constitutional Law is titled 'Right against Exploitation-Myth or Reality'. In her work, she has scrutinized and analyzed the various laws like Articles 23 and 24 of Constitution of India. Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, Minimum Wages Act etc. enacted for protection of the Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Constitution against traffic in human beings. She has also discussed International Charters dealing with child labour, bonded labour, untouchability etc. She has highlighted the lacunae or deficiencies in the various statutes as well as the lack,, laxity and lapses of the implementation agencies which are the two major causes for converting the valuable Fundamental Right against exploitation into an allegory. Her doctrinal study examines and evaluates the importance of legal reforms in strengthening the process of economic liberalization. Besides that she has suggested measures which can help in giving a human face to the process of economic liberalization so that the fruits of liberalization also reach the impoverished, illiterate and deprived classes of society. She has edited the book titled 'Tribal Rights in India'. She has also authored a book titled 'Law of Insolvency'. She has a wide range of published works to her credit wherein she has written articles on several issues like abolition of child labour, human rights, arbitration, competition law, commercial laws, arbitration etc. She is a Research Supervisor and has supervised more than twenty scholars for LL.M. dissertation. She has attended many National conferences and Seminars. She practiced in District Court, Consumer forums. High Court in Delhi before joining the avocation of teaching. She is well versed with the Court's process and procedures. She has participated in Lok Adalats too which is an easier, speedier and inexpensive alternate method of dispute resolution. She has organized many Seminars and workshops in her Department in association with her colleagues. She believes in teamwork. In her free time, she imparts free Yoga classes to interested people suffering from common aliments.
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