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Author      : Lalhriatpuii

Publisher  : Concept

Year         : 2010

Pages      :  188

Contents : Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Theoretical Background and Conceptual Framework. 3. Review of Literature. 4. Economic Participation of Women: a Comparative Study of India and Mizoram. 5. Female Work Participation Rate in Mizoram: an Empirical Analysis. 6. Analysis of Factors Determining Female Work Participation Rate in Mizoram. 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

"This book attempts to examine the women's participation in labour market and the type of segregation that exists in India, with special reference to Mizoram. Reviewing the status of women in the state under the prevailing demographic, health, economic, educational, social and political situation, it makes an empirical analysis of Female Work Participation with special focus on Female Work Participation Rate (FWPR) and sex ratio, FWPR and literacy, FWPR in organised and unorganised sectors, decision-making as a factor determining FWPR, and attitude of male towards women's work.

Identifying the factors determining female work participation rate, it makes a comparative study of women's economic participation in India as a whole and in the State of Mizoram [from the back cover] 

Author      : Mary Evans

Publisher  : Rawat

Year         : 2009

Pages       : 138

Contents : Series Editor’s Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Enter Women. 2. The Meaning of Work. 3. The World of Intimacy. 4. The Gendered Self. 5. The Real World. 6. Now You See It, Now You Don’t. Notes. Bibliography. Index.
 

“We know that gender defines and shapes our lives. The question addressed by Gender and Social Theory is exactly how this process occurs and what the social consequences, and the consequences for social theory, might be. The emergence of feminist theory has enriched our understanding of the impact of gender on our individual lives and the contemporary social sciences all recognize gender differentiation in the social world.

The issue, however, which this book discusses is the more complex question of the extent to which social theory is significantly disrupted, disturbed or devalued by the fuller recognition of gender difference. We know that gender matters, but Mary Evans examines whether social theory is as blind to gender as is sometimes argued and considers the extent to which a greater awareness of gender truly shifts the concerns and conclusions of social theory. Written by an author with an international reputation, this is an invaluable text for students and an essential reference in the field.” [from the back cover]

Title         : In Search of Sita: Revisiting Mythology

Author      : Malashri Lal and Namita Gokhala (eds.)

Publisher  : Penguin

Year         : 2009

Pages       : 270

Contents : Acknowledgements. Sita: A Personal Journey. Commentary Sita and Some Other Women from the Epics. Valmiki’s Ramayana. Sita as Gauri, or Kali. Janaki: The Fire and the Earth. R K Narayan’s Ramayana. Chitrangada not Sita: Jawaharlal Nehru’s Model for Gender Equation. Sita: Naming Purity and Protest. The Justification of Rama. Matrilineal and Patrilineal. Draupadi’s Moment in Sita’s Syntax. In Dialogue Sita’s Voice. Sita’s Luminous Strenght. Ramayana: The Human Story. Trial by Fire. The Diary of Sita. Laying Janaki to Rest. Sita Sings the Blues. Versions The Essential Orphan: The Girl Child. The Portrayal of Sita in Two Bengali Ramayanas. Sita in Pahari Lok Ramain. Versions of Ramayana Stories in Telugu Folk Literature. Sita’s Trial by Fire and Bhojpuri Women’s Songs. Sita in the Oriya Ramayana. Creative Interpretations Reading Pictures: Sita in Victorian Indian Prints. The day of the Golden Deer. Janaki. Sitayana. Sita’s Letter to Her Unborn Daughter. Sita: An Excerpt From a Novel. Sita in My Dreams. Letters From the Palace. Poems. An Infatuation (From The Ramayana). Notes. References. Notes on Contributors. Copyright Acknowledgements. Index

Sita is one of the defining figures of Indian womanhood, yet there is no single version of her story. Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her. Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily lives of rural women. Modern-day women continue to see themselves reflected in films, serials and soap operas based on Sita’s narrative.

Sacrifice, self denial and unquestioning loyalty are some of the ideals associated with popular perceptions of Sita. But the Janaki who symbolized strength, who could lift Shiva’s mighty bow, who courageously chose to accompany Rama into exile and who refused to follow him back after a second trial, is often forgotten.

However she is remembered, revered or written about, Sita continues to exert a powerful influence on the collective Indian psyche. In Search of Sita presents essays, conversations and commentaries that explore different aspects of her life. It revisits mythology, reopening the debate on her birth, her days in exile, her abduction, the test by fire, the birth of her sons and, finally, her return to the earth—offering fresh interpretations of this enigmatic figure and her indelible impact on our everyday lives.[from the back cover]

Title         : Macroeconomics and Gender

Author      : Ritu dewan and K Seeta Prabhu (eds.)

Publisher  : Zubaan

Year         : 2009

Pages      : 236

Contents : Introduction. Gender and Development: Microeconomic Foundations and Macroeconomic Realities. Engendering Market Structure: A Normative Analysis. Engendering Macroeconomic Modeling for Policy Analysis. Macroeconomic Complexity and Gender Economics. Indian Taxation Systems and Policies: A Gendered Critique. Women's Empowerment through Gender Budgeting: A Review in the Indian Context. For a Few Pots of Water: Water Rights and Subsidies. Engendering Health Rights in the New Global Economy. Macroeconomic Methodologies, Approaches, and Politics: Why Gender Matters. Notes on Contributors.

It is now widely recognized that gender analysis has both challenged and enriched many of the standard assumptions and concepts that inform economic analysis of different kinds, whether to do with paid or unpaid work, peasant studies, care labour and many other areas. Despite this, changes in economic policies have been few and far between, and most do not translate into women-friendly economic policies. Nor have the important contributions of women's studies research to the field of economics-standardly seen as a male discipline-been given its due importance or recognition.

This collection of essays by some of the best-known academics and practitioners in the fields of economics, women's studies, development and sociology, examines a wide range of areas in which women's studies has played a crucial contributions. They look at the market, the money economy, at development policies, at water rights and at macroeconomic methodologies, in order to address the question of how a gender analysis of macroeconomic policies needs to be given wider acceptance and to be integrated into policy and planning. Accessibly written and rigorously researched, this book will be useful for academic and general readers, and for those in the related fields of economics, development and gender studies." [from the back cover]

Title           : Panchayati Raj and Women Leadership in India:
                    A Case Study of Sikkim

Author       : G D Bhatt

Publisher   : Himalayan Region Study and Research Institute

Year          : 2010

Contents : Preface. 1. Evolution of Panchayati raj Institutions in India (Myth and Reality). 2. Overview of Literature, Objectives and Methodology. 3. Sikkim, its People and Panchayati Raj Institutions. 4. Women Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (National Perspective). 5. Socio-Economic and Political Background of Women Leaders. 6. Extent and Nature of Participation of Women Leaders in Panchayati Raj Institutions. 7. Changes in Socio-Economic Status of the Women Leaders of the Panchayati raj Institutions. 8. Main Findings and Policy Recommendations. Bibliography. Annexures. Index.

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provides constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj as a tier of federation. As a result, the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) today have more potential and power than before and in some parts of India, they have become viable political power in their own right. What makes them effective and how they vary from one region to another are issues of importance in the context of Indian democratic system and social change. The present book deals with the study and findings of such issues in India with special reference to Sikkim.

India is a large country with diverse socio-economic conditions prevailing in different states. There are also considerable variations in the rural power structure in different states. As such, the factors influencing the demand for active political participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) also vary widely from one state to another. Therefore, it demands frequent exploration of women leadership in the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Exhaustive attempts have been made to explore the role of women in this book. It is hoped that this comprehensive volume will be of immense importance to researchers, planners and policy makers.
[from the back cover]

Title           : Women Leadership in Urban Governance in Punjab

Author       :  Antar Jyoti Ghai

Publisher   : Unistar

Year          : 2009

Pages        : 176

Contents  :   Preface.  I Introduction.  II Status of Women in India with Particular Reference to their Political Empowerment-A Perspective.  III Structural Framework of Municipal Councils in Punjab.  IV Profile of the Towns Under Study.  V  Socio-Economic and Political Profile of Women Leaders.  VI Perceptions of Women Leaders Towards Social, Economic and Political Issues.  VII Performance, Problems and Prospects of Women Councilors  and  Presidents.  VIII Conclusion and Suggestions.  Bibliography.

Gender equality and women empowerment are on the priority of almost all the democratic societies in their effort to establish a society based on justice and human rights. The direction and pace of all human progress in the next few decades will be determined by the empowerment and enablement of women. So, they need to be integrated into the mainstream of the nation. The active involvement of women in the social and political decision-making is the need of the time to secure a better future of the human race. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act in the Constitution of India giving thirty three percent reservation to women in Urban Local Bodies is a step towards this direction. This amendment has not only given representation to women as members of Urban Local Bodies but also provided them the opportunity to lead these institutions as chairpersons. The participation of women as members of various Local Government Institutions enables them to take part in decision-making process but there can be every possibility that they may be participating only as followers. It is only when they get a chance to head some institutions that their capabilities to lead and perform are put to a real test. The present study tries to probe into this aspect of policy of reservation which has enabled some of the women to act as chairpersons. The work tries to analyze the issue of women leadership in all the Municipal Councils headed by woman Presidents during the period from 2003 to 2008 in Punjab and working patterns of women leaders in these Municipal Councils. To understand leadership patterns, the variables like socio-economic and political background of women leaders, their role, working styles, performance, perceptions about various issues, handicaps, motivating factors, attitude of society towards them and development projects undertaken in the Municipal Councils under their leadership need to be studied. The present study is an attempt to identify these variables.   [from the back cover]

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