Author: Socio-Legal Perspectives of Indian Women through AgesPublisher: Niruta Publications
ISBN: 9384262811
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
In this book, the authors have covered rights of women from ancient to modern India. The authors cover medieval age too. They have also covered rights of Vedic women, Women in Jainism, Women in Islam and women in Christianity. The awakening created on rights of women has eradicated many social evils like Sati practices. The authors clearly highlight as how Domestic violence Act decreased the crime on women in a big way. The Rules pertaining to Acid attacks on women has sent right signals against the heinous crime. The authors have covered Public, personal and professional life of women. Property rights is one economic tool which helped daughters to get rightful share in the parents’ property. This has revolutionized the economic rights of women by many folds. Contents 1. Women in Ancient and medieval India 2. Women in modern India 3. Status of women in Independent India 4. Legislations for redressal of atrocity against women in public life 5. Statutes for safety and welfare of women at work place 6. Entrepreneurial rights of women 7. Critical analysis of position of women in India 8. Conclusion
