Women Empowerment: Myth and Reality

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Demographically, women constitute almost a half of the total population. But biological sex difference has caused wide discrimination between men and women. Though any discrimination on the basis of sexual differences in unjust, the body differences do not warrant such discriminatory differentiation, they are only socially produced. Emancipation and empowerment of women have recently gained momentum. One way to empower women is to educate them and to make them economically independent. As such ’employment’ in gainful occupations is being emphasised. Working women has to face again many problems. This book narrates the myth and reality of women empowerment–by way of employment. Many experiences support the facts. A well-researched compilation of facts and figures, would benefit one and all concerned.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.C. Joshi

Dr. Sarat Chandra Joshi, M.A., Ph.D. (Rajasthan University) is Senior Faculty at NIPCCD (Regional Centre, Guwahati). A Seasoned researchers, trainers and prolific writer, Dr. Joshi has written many articles published in journals of repute besides four books. His areas of specialization are migration, special education, child and women studies. His recent books viz., Dynamics of Non-Formal Education; Manipur: The Jewel of India; Women Empowerment: Myths and reality; and Handbook of social Work were widely acclaimed.

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Title
Women Empowerment: Myth and Reality
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8187606606
Length
viii+336p., Tables.
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