Issues in Women's Development

Book Details:

• Author: Anjali Kurane

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131605202

• Pages: 240

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

In a developing country like India, women form a vital national resource, yet their status remains fraught with socio-cultural constraints and systemic inequalities. Despite numerous movements, legal reforms, and decades of activism, the social and physical stigmas faced by women continue to pose significant challenges.

This insightful study by Anjali Kurane explores the evolving status of Maharashtrian women in Pune, focusing on critical aspects of socio-cultural change, education, economic empowerment, political participation, and the role of mass media in shaping modern womanhood. Based on extensive field research, the book highlights how women, particularly those with access to education and better economic conditions, are challenging traditional gender norms and redefining their roles in both private and public spheres.

The research observes a growing trend of women rejecting the submissive image, actively participating in decision-making within families, opposing regressive customs and beliefs, advocating for role fluidity in marriages, and seeking economic and political empowerment.

This book is an important resource for policymakers, development planners, social workers, NGOs, and academics engaged in women’s development, gender studies, anthropology, and social change. It offers practical insights and theoretical reflections on the gradual yet impactful transformation of women's roles in urban India.