Women and Political Issues: An International Prespective

Discrimination –social, political, economic, cultural and of opportunity –and inequal treatment led many women leaders to fight for getting equal rights and equal opportunities. The first step towards this goal was the attainment of right of suffrage by women which was denied to them since long. Thereafter through steady and sincere efforts of women leaders and liberal attitude of government, deliberations and discussions were held and women became successful in getting their legitimate demand of equal rights and opportunities. The present empowered status of women in human society is the result of a long fight undertook by many women activists. The book makes elaborate discussion on who these women were, what they wanted to achieve, what was their agenda for equal rights how they fought for their rights and what rights they achieved. The book makes presentment of their political strategies and outcomes. The book will be of immense use to students, teachers, human right activists and general readers.