Rural Women and Their Quality of Life

There is no absolute standard of living that is universally accepted although the people living in western capitalist societies are often considered to enjoy a higher quality of life. " Quality of life", however, varies in time, space and culture. What is better in one culture may not be so in another. People’s desires, expectations in material and economic life as well as perceptions of good life vary across cultures. Good health, wealth, high political power and education may not always be the only criteria for a better "quality of life". Prevailing social norms, cultural ideologies, and personal values may also influence an individual’s "Quality of Life" This book, "Rural Women and their Quality of Life" is a comprehensive and most valuable document on the subject. An empirical investigation into the life situations of rural women belonging to the different communities viz. Caste Hindus, Muslims and sandals with distinct socio-cultural practices and ideologies; and critical notes on their " quality of life" in objective as well as subjective terms have been presented in this publication. The power, priviledges and autonomy that the women enjoy in the public domain are, however, used not to form a separate world of women enjoy in the public domain are, however, used not to farm a separate world of women but to reinforce their community life. The world of women of all the communities in the villages mentioned in this book is primarily centred around their household, family and lineage. This publication will serve the interest of teachers, researchers, students of sociology; as well as administrators, planners and social workers.