Women, Law and Society

Modern India witnessed improvements in the Status of Women. There were many women reformers who worked for the betterment and upliftment of their other female counterparts. India has a low sex ratio, the chief reason being that many child die before reaching adulthood. They are abated in the womb itself as many people do not want a girl child because they cannot pay dowry. This is a vicious circle which is linked to one another. It is somewhere a criticism that highest female ratio lies in Kerala and Tribal societies in India knowing the fact that tribal communities have far lower levels of income, literacy and health facilities. Women’s health is further harmed by air and water pollution and lack of sanitation. The impact of pollution and industrial wastes on health is considerable. The book includes views of various communities on the status change of these people. The book is to tremendous use to students teachers social organisations and general readers.