"Women down the ages have always had to demand equal status for themselves in society. This is more so in a traditional set-up like India, where women have forever been a step behind men in deference to the "higher status" of man. The book ‘Women in Law & Politics’ specifically charts the progress of women, through their trials and tribulations, in their difficult journey demanding equal status in this male-dominated society. This book examines the legal status of women vis-?-vis marriage, laws relating to adoption, divorce, uniform civil code, etc. In their relentless struggle for equality, women have always had to light an uphill battle. Most laws are male-centric, disregarding completely the fact that women form an integral fifty per cent of the nation. Clamouring for attention based on this reality, women are endeavouring to change the millenia-old mindset of male supremacy. Women’s place in the political sphere of activity of the country plays a critical role in establishing their importance or otherwise in the other spheres of life. This outstanding book details the struggles, the oppositions faced, and the victories of the women in their relentless fight for equality. This book will be of tremendous interactive value to all scholars, teachers, social activists, women’s associations, sociologists, policy-makers and all those who are genuinely concerned for the upliftment of women in our society."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Raj Kumar Pruthi
Raj kumar Pruthi, b. 1939, post-graduated from Punjab University Dr. Rajkumar has obtained the doctoral degree from Kurukshetra University on “Annie Besant†being the first research work on the subject. Also obtained degree in Law and Education from Delhi and Kurukshetra Universities respectively. Beginning his career in the Engineering branch of the Indian Navy and Naval Aviation, Dr. Rajkumar earned two War Medal’s during this period from Goa Operation and Pakistan War. He then joined Kurukshetra University to start his academic career that culminated with his joining Indian Council for Historical Research as Deputy Director (Research). Through his many prestigious research publications, and presentations in International seminars and conferences, he has earned the reputation of being one of the greatest authorities on the personality, thought and many sided contributions of Annie Besant. His researches on the Role of Indian Revolutionaries in the Freedom Struggle are remarkable for the freshness and frankness. Delivered Dr. Annie Besant’s Memorial lectures to B.H.U., Varanasi 1993 and Sir William Mayor’s lectures 1994 to Madras University. He is a member of Board of Studies of number of Universities.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rameshwari Devi
Rameshwari Devi is a social worker and is connected with many women’s organizations. She has extensively traveled in India and Nepal for her social work and rural development. She is running a school for the rural poor. She has many books to her credit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Romila Pruthi
Romila Purthi obtained her M.A. degree from the University of Delhi. A seasoned-teacher and keen researcher, she is actively engaged with women’s organizations and historical societies. She has profusely written on various issues concerning the Indian Women
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