Women and society : the road to change / edited by Ashok S. Kolaskar, Motilal Dash.

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2012
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The interface between women and society has witnessed great changes over the past few millennia. From gender equality in many societies in ancient times to the fight for reproductive rights, protest against domestic violence, and unequal wage to right to vote, maternity leave and so on in the last one hundred years or so, the story of women's emancipation has been eventful. Showcasing the personal narratives of twenty-two eminent women-scientists, social activists, writers, industrialists, administrators, artists, and corporate leaders-this volume reveals how women have overcome the restrictions of traditional patriarchal society to contribute to social change and development. Their life experiences show how proper education, training, independent thinking, and innovativeness can effect a sea change in the lives of women and how it impacts society at large. With an introduction by Ashok S. Kolaskar and Motilal Dash, this collection of essays will appeal to anybody keen on learning more about how in many ways women have spearheaded change for the good in our society. -- Publisher description.

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New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2012.

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xv, 222 pages ; 24 cm

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Contents

Struggle for women in bringing social change / Kuntala Kumari Acharya -- Women in India : from shadows to excellence / Anu Aga -- A journey called life / Pinky Anand -- Leap from the science of biochemistry and nutrition to societal science / Mahtab S. Bamji -- Role of women in transforming society / Padma Bandopadhyay -- Twists and turns on the path to DNA / Manju Bansal -- Women and social dynamics : a cross-cultural experience / Kiran Bedi -- Maestros of change : stories of hope / Rajashree Birla -- Transforming higher education for gender equality : capacity building of women managers in higher education / Armaity S. Desai -- Role of women in social change / Rama Devi -- Rural Indian women : sowing the seeds of social transformation / Naina Lal Kidwai -- Road to empowerment / Raj Manda -- Position and role of women in the performing arts / Sonal Mansingh -- Women, science, and social transformation / Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw -- From obscurity to light : women in Odisha / Tulasi Munda -- Qualities that make women distinct / Sobha Naidu -- Transformation of society : role of Indian women / Indira Parikh -- Multifaceted role of women in social transformation / Swati Piramal -- Beyond the horizon / Pratibha Ray -- Transforming society through education : recognizing the role of women / Roseann O'Reilly Runte -- Role of women scientists and technologists in national development / Manju Sharma -- Research, education, and policy : empowering women in the Indian context / R. Sujatha.

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  • 9780198080787
  • 0198080786