Rethinking Gender

Book Details:

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Roli Misra

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9788131606100

• Pages: 272

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book:

In the process of development, women play a significant role, yet their contributions are often overlooked and undervalued. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the status of women in the contemporary world, particularly in the context of gender equality and women’s rights amidst globalization. The changing social and economic landscape has highlighted the need for a more gender-friendly environment where women can contribute to national progress and prosperity.

The book addresses key gender-related challenges and presents a kaleidoscopic view of women's status, particularly focusing on issues like sexual harassment, female foeticide, women’s health, empowerment, and entrepreneurship. It also emphasizes the need for policies that promote gender equality and social welfare. The book serves as a reference for students and scholars in the fields of development studies and women studies, providing insights into the mechanisms that can strengthen gender equality in the era of globalization.

Contents:

1. Women Empowerment in the Globalized World Today – I.D. Gupta

2. Muslim Women in India: Educational, Health and Economic Status – Mohd. Muzammil

3. Sexual Harassment at Workplace – Vibha Chaturvedi

4. Female Foeticide and Sex Selection – Vibhuti Patel

5. Gender Mainstreaming in Urban Administration – A.K. Singh

6. Conceptualization and Manifestation of Women Empowerment – Shyam Kartik Mishra

7. Women Employment: A Comparative Analysis of Scheduled Castes and Other Social Groups in Uttar Pradesh – Rajendra P. Mamgain

8. Social Demography: Gender Perspectives and Prospects – P.S. Tripathi and Mukulika Hitkari

9. Mental Health of Women – Manju Agrawal, Meeta Malhotra, and Anupama Srivastava

10. Daughter Dispreference: Experiences from Rural Community in Uttar Pradesh – Roli Misra

11. Image and Reality: Portrayal of Tribal Women in Media – Gomati Bodra

12. Changing Face of Women Entrepreneurship in the Globalized Indian Economy – Mir M. Amin and Farooque Ajaz Shah

13. Sex Education in India: Expectations and Experiences of Young Women – Niharika Tripathi and T.V. Sekher

14. Indian Women and Domestic Violence: Victories and Struggles in the Movement for Law and Justice – Tulika Saxena

15. Baring Bodies: Resistance through Resignification – Parvin Sultana

About the Author / Editor:

Roli Misra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at D.B.S. (PG) College, Kanpur. She has authored several articles in academic journals and presented over 30 papers in national and international conferences. Roli has also worked on research projects for various organizations, including the University Grants Commission, Plan India, and Oxfam India. Her research interests primarily focus on gender and development issues.