Women have witnessed acute socio-economic problems in male-dominated society in the annals of Indian sub-continent. However, they maintained their identity and consequently emerged as a useful partner in the household affairs. The theme has been comprehensively weaved into for volumes, viz., ancient, medieval and modern India with a thrust on freedom struggle for Swaraj. It has vividly described status of women during the phases of history; her rights and duties, standard of education, lives of Devadasi and widows, female slaves, divorce, remarriage system, the Muslim queens, participatin of wimen in three major movements during Gandihan era, and their sacrifices, status of Dalit women, socio-economic regeneration, nuns in Kerala, women and family welfare, role in labour force and vision of Annie Besant. These Volumes would be useful for social scientists, researchers and students in India and abroad.

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The Theme In These Volumes Deals With The Socio-Economic Condition Of Indian Women Who Played A Most Significant Role In The Evolution Of Our Society. She Acted As A Daughter, A Sister, A Wife, A Mother And Last But Not The Least A Daughter-In-Law, And Enhanced The Prestige Of Domestic Environments. With The Dawn Of Independence Her Mental Horizon Has Been Greatly Enhanced By Affording Her Equal Opportunity Of Receiving Education In School And Colleges. She Defies The Existing Social Customs Which Curb Her Personality. In These Volumes An Attempt Has Been Made To Highlight The Role Of Indian Women From Ancient Period To Modern Times And March Towards Progress In Every Sphere Of Life In Present Day India. These Volumes Would Be Useful For Teachers, Scholars And Students In India And Abroad.

Traditionally, Women In India Are Regarded As Honourable And Dignified Personality. But In Practice, They Are Confined Within Many Socio-Religious Sanctions.The Present Volume Gives A Categorical Account Of The Long March Of Women From Ancient Times To The Present Day. The Vital Information Is Gathered Under Sixteen Chapters, Namely Introduction; The Backdrop; Women In Vedic Age; Tradition Of Hinduism; Other Religious Traditions; Women In Islam; Pre-British Era; Reforms By British; Transition Period; After The Freedom; Economics And Political Conditions; In The Backyard; Indian Patriarchy; Role Of Education; Female Organisations; And Women Today; Etc.A Veritable Mine Of Information, This Multidisciplinary Work Will Prove Useful To Academics, Policy Planners And Women Activists.