This Set Has Provided An Objective Critique Of The Contradictions And Consequences Of The Development And Disparities. Tackling As It Does Varies Concers Which Are Of Growing Importance In Most Developing Countries, The Collection In These 2 Volumes Set Is Of Thought Provoking Critical Reviews/Papers/Articles From India And Abroad Which Would Appeal To A Wide Range Of Readers.

Women Constitute Half Of The Human Population On The Earth. They Have Been Treated As Weaker Sex In All Societies Of The World. They Are Discriminated, Maltreated And Oppressed Everywhere.Amidst The Plenty Of Literature On Women Studies This Work Is Unique Which Imparts Valuable Information Extracted From Various Authoritative Sources. The Information Is Supported By Facts And Figures. A Veritable Mine Of Information This Encyclopaedic Work Will Prove A Vade Mecum To One And All.Details Of The Volumes" Women S Movement" Women And Family Welfare" Indian Women: Status & Contemporary Social Issues" Health And Nutritional Status Of Indian Women" Women Education: Policies, Plans & Performance" Women And Crime" Indian Women: A Historical Perspective" Women Empowerment And Social Change" Indian Women In Politics.

The Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia is a detailed study of eight countries including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldive. Inhabited mostly in the rural areas, they had been the crippling handicaps of illiteracy, constant motherhood and poor health. This effected their self-confidence, limited their access to information and skills. However women s legal and social status has changed throughout these countries political history on account of their own consistent efforts. The theme has been weaved into eight comprehensive Chapters having deep bearing on historical background, geography and people, social status of women, including their education and employment, discrimination against women, women s role in government, the national policy, and women in politics. The Bibliography is attached at the end of each volume. These volumes are useful for women, social scientists, teachers and students, not only in these countries but also all over the world.