The present book is an attempt in the direction of highlighting status of women in historical perspective. This book is organised in eleven chapters, namely, Women During Ancient Time; Status of Women During Medieval Era; Women in Ancient India; Equality, Development and Peace for Women; Women and Government Action for Development; women and Development; A conceptual Framework; Women and Development; An experience: Women's Social Status: Social Justice and Development; Developing Women; and Committee on the Status of Women. Hopefully, this will serve as an ideal reference work to one and all concerned.
About Author :
Subhasini Mahapatra, A former visiting fellow of London School of Economics and Political Science, is a leading feminist writer who has produced several and articles on women studies in Newspapers and journals of nationla and international repute.
Contents :
Preface
Women During Ancient Time
Status of Women During Medieval Era
Women in Ancient India
Equality, Development and Peace for Women
Women and Government Action for Development
Wome and Development: A Conceptual Framework
Women and Development: An Experience
Women's Social Status
Social Justice and Development
Developing Women
Committee and the Status of Women
Appendices
Select Bibliography
Index