Majumdar, Maya <br/><br/>
Socail Status of Women In India / 
by Maya Majumdar 
 - New Delhi:  Wisdom Press,  2011. 
 - 316p.;  24cm. 
<br/><br/> includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>1.	Introduction<br/>2.	Historical background<br/>3.	Significant issues<br/>4.	An unfortunate lot I<br/>5.	Difficulties at home<br/>6.	Marriage as institution<br/>7.	The menace of divorce<br/>8.	Protective cover<br/>9.	In practical life<br/>10.	Female workers<br/>11.	Facing odds<br/>12.	In search of power<br/>13.	Towards modernity<br/>14.	Future prospects<br/> 
<br/><br/> This book covers not only the historical background and significant issues related to women’s marriage, divorce and conditions at home and workplace, but also discuss in detail about the various protective covers for women’s empowerment, modernity and self-sufficiency. The publication would be of immense value to scholars and researchers of Sociology, Social Work, Social and Cultural Anthropology, in addition to Planners and Policy-Makers. It is a modest effort with an aim of stirring the calm waters, making the society aware of women’s problems and their pitiable state. --provided by publisher 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789381052587 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Women India Social conditions <br/>Women Social conditions
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>305.420954   / MAJ