The place of women in Indian society has always been at par with their male counterparts in all walks of life. History is replete with numerous examples of women with laudable accomplishments in their respective fields since ages. However, the multiple vulnerabilities that women face today are of a very serious concern and are a stark reminder that no society can move forward without exploring, and utilising womens energy who constitute almost half of the human population. Written by young scholars with their very illustrative and learning experiences, this book is of immense value to both researchers and policymakers alike, besides discerning readers interested in womens cause and their well-being. Bani Chatterjee, Former Professor of Economics, IIT Kharagpur
Despite significant advancements, women continue to encounter systemic inequalities and struggle for respect and agency even in the twenty-first century. This book is a reminder of the constant sense of precarity and vulnerability that Indian women experience irrespective of their social conditions. The wide range of topics presented here will be of immense help to researchers, students, and the general reader alike to obtain a nuanced understanding of the social, cultural, and economic forces that continue to shape womens lives in India today. Sanghamitra Pati, Additional DG & Director (Additional Charge) ICMR-National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science, New Delhi The place of women in Indian society has always been at par with their male counterparts in all walks of life. History is replete with numerous examples of women with laudable accomplishments in their respective fields since ages. However, the multiple vulnerabilities that women face today are of a very serious concern and are a stark reminder that no society can move forward without exploring, and utilising womens energy who constitute almost half of the human population. Written by young scholars with their very illustrative and learning experiences, this book is of immense value to both researchers and policymakers alike, besides discerning readers interested in womens cause and their well-being. Bani Chatterjee, Former Professor of Economics, IIT Kharagpur
Despite significant advancements, women continue to encounter systemic inequalities and struggle for respect and agency even in the twenty-first century. This book is a reminder of the constant sense of precarity and vulnerability that Indian women experience irrespective of their social conditions. The wide range of topics presented here will be of immense help to researchers, students, and the general reader alike to obtain a nuanced understanding of the social, cultural, and economic forces that continue to shape womens lives in India today. Sanghamitra Pati, Additional DG & Director (Additional Charge) ICMR-National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science, New Delhi
