Research paper on the political participation of rural women in women's associations and rural development in developing countries - following a literature survey, stresses importance of political power, examines voting, sexual division of labour, female Elite participation in elected office, bureaucracy and political partys, obstacles such as the political system, problems in organization building, lack of incentives, cooptation, organizational skill development, etc. References pp. 64 to 71.

Monograph describing the role and activities of rural women in rural development in Africa and Asia - suggests some simple improvements through intermediate technology at household and village levels, and discusses development of cottage industries and rural cooperatives for woman workers, and includes a directory of organizations concerned with development. Bibliography pp. 79 to 84 and photographs.

All over the world, the significance of women s participation in the workforce has resulted in significant transformation in the family set up and the economy. Since 1950s, women s participation in economic activities has been increasing rapidly. Rural de

The significant roles played and huge contributions made by women in agriculture and rural development throughout the developing nations have been well recognized and documented by various international development agencies, national government, development administrators, academicians and social science researchers alike, in the recent past. The book is expected to be of great help to the students, scholars, policy makers, development administrators and technology transfer personnel in the fields of agricultural and rural development throughout the globe.