Women, despite having no power, authority or the real say in matters in a male dominated society, have played a vital role all around. They have made valuable contribution in the occurrence of social change in India. Though women have always proved their worth in ancient times and medieval age, in modern age, Mahatma Gandhi was the first person to recognise their might . He successfully translated women power in a real force, making them contribute in the freedom struggle. Even after independence women have done a lot and are busy in building a new India adn in fact, in some fields, they are much ahead of men. This comprehensive and authentic study on the subject is first of its kind, thus proving to be beneficial for academics, researchers and N. G. O. s alike
Women and Social Change
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| ISBN | 8188583200 |
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| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
1. Introduction
PART ONE : BACKGROUND
2. The Change in Past
In Ancient India . Christian View. Islamic View. A Long Journey. Modern Era. Struggle for Emancipation
3. Role in Freedom Movement
Base for Awakening . The First Step . Equal Rights Civil Disobedience
4. After Independence
Nature of Political Power. Caste Politics Class Conflict . Illiteracy and Backwardness . Money Power . Nexus of Crime and Politics . State of Women
PART TWO- EVOLUTION
5. The Great Beginning
A Continued Movement . Mahatma's Entry. From the Foreign Lands. The Power of Vote . The State as Guarantor
6. An Equal Status
Past Theories. Thoughts Today
7. Problems and Solutions
Major Issues . Working Women . Physically and Mentally Handicapped. Widows with or without Children. Destitutes. Women who Come in to Conflict with Law. Exploited and Unmarried Mothers. Broad Groups of Action . Action Plans . Areas of Research. Voluntary Action. Recommendation. General Suggestions
PART THREE--EMANCIPATION
8. Share in the Process
The Primary Association . Home and Work .Some Special Problems Prostitution. Types of Prostitutes. Women in Prisons . Suicide. Unmarried Mothers. Aged Women. Destitute Women
9. In Authority
Scope Actor in planetary System . As Key Actor in Indian Political System . Some other Actors in Decision-making . After a Pause. The Bengal Factor. The Southern Factor . The Dalit Factor The Bihar Factor. Women as Legislative Actors. Political Parties' Role
PART FOUR --EMPOWERMENT
10. Political Participation
Contribution to Freedom Struggle . The Impact Participation in the Democratic Process. Women in Party Positions
11. In the Fray
Active participation . Low Participation. Levels and Areas . In the Process
12. Democratic Process
Women as Voters . Women as Contestants. Political Parties and Female Contestants. Women Elected to Lok Sabha. Women in Rajya Sabha .Women in Legislative Assemblies. Impact on electoral Politics. Proportional Representation and Women's Elections
13. The Experiment of Panchayati Raj
In a Wider Perspective. Scene in India. A Long -drawn Debate. In Operation. Political Education
14. Influence on Mass Media
Traditional forms . Influencing Modern Mass Media Depicted by Mass Media . Influenced by Mass Media. Discussion. Influence of Mass Media . Role of the Press . Role of Radio .Role of Television. Role of Literature . Role of Youth Magazines. Role of Films. Images of Heroine
PART FIVE-ANALYSIS
15. The Perspective Plan
Situational Review. Existing Programmes. Holistic Perspective
16. Issues at Stake
Fodder and Fuel . Drinking Water . Creche/DDaycare. Housing. Problems and Remedies. Supportive Services. Domestic Management . Situational Analysis. Methodological Issues . Access to Land . Perspective of the New Millennium . Health and Family Childhood. Adolescence. Maternal Health. Guidelines for Health Care. Committee on the Status of Women in India . Plan of Action for Women . Health Care of Women. Matters Needing Attention. Family Welfare . Recommendations
Bibliography
Index