This Book Is Primarily On The Indian Situation In The Context Of Feminism With Special Reference To The Status Of Indian Women Through The Ages And The External Influences That Transform Their Life Style In Modern India.

Contributed seminar papers.

Capitalism and Communism, the progenies of the semitic culture, have given birth to two different streams of women’s Liberation. These streams, which have stormed western society and communist groups, have now actively intruded into the Indian socio-political milieu. The moment these concepts encounter with Indian realities ,they display their inherent contradictions and limitations. But seldom an Indian alternative to such views is discussed. This book is an attempt to understand the Indian approach through a comparative study aimed at addressing the issues related to the future women

Comparison of the impact of different stages of economic and social development on women's rights and social status throughout the world - assesses sex discrimination in respect of wages, old age benefits, equal opportunity, etc., and describes implications of Islam, Confucianism, traditional cultures, etc. Bibliography pp. 261 to 275. Statistical tables.

This book investigates the status and role in society of Muslim women in India. Based on a survey of nine major Indian cities in different states, it creates context in which issues such as education, literacy, social legislation and purdah can be understood