Some of the historical milestones of the Indian women's movement and some of the challenges for the future are pointed … global power equation, interdependence and identity politics), have posed new challenges to women's struggles. [Chairperson …'s address on 27-12-07, 4 p.m., Rm. 405, Patkar Hall Bldg., SNDT Women's University]. …

puzzling and stands out among emerging markets. At the same time greater economic participation of women can be a source of … inclusive growth, and wellbeing. Assessing determinants of the labour force participation of women in India can open important … in India. Apart from lack of jobs, social and cultural factors keep women outside the labour force. Other determinants …

Economic participation of women in the labour force or as entrepreneurs is low compared to peers and has declined over … factors are important - family status increases if women stay home, house work has become more attractive than poorly paid … market work as husband’s incomes have risen; and safety concerns and poor infrastructure keep women from market work …

recommendations for further policies in this area. Entrepreneurship can create new economic opportunities for women and contribute to … balancing work and family obligations for women. However, entrepreneurs, both male and female, are relatively scarce in India …

Subjugation of women in certain spheres of life is very common in the patriarchal societies and it has a long history …. In India, women have little social or economic independence. They are treated inequitably at home as much as at the … matrilineal (and matrifocal). In this paper we investigate how women in Meghalaya perform, vis-à-vis men, in the socio …

analysing the literacy status of women in West Bengal and India. …