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Women in the Indian Economy
0Original price was: ₹530.00.₹398.00Current price is: ₹398.00.Explore the critical role of women in India’s economic progress. This essential collection features scholarly essays examining women’s participation, contributions, and challenges within the Indian economy. Understand India’s commitment to gender equality through constitutional rights, empowerment policies, and grassroots initiatives, offering deep insights into socio-economic development. Essential for students, researchers, and policymakers keen on women’s empowerment and the evolving Indian landscape.
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Women in the Unorganized Sector of India
0Original price was: ₹690.00.₹518.00Current price is: ₹518.00.Uncover the vital, often-overlooked struggles within India’s unorganized sector, the backbone of its workforce. This book illuminates the distinct challenges faced by women workers, detailing their “double burden” of labor, systemic disadvantages in wages and mobility, and the heightened impact on rural and marginalized communities. Examining policy measures and featuring a crucial case study of women in Surat’s embroidery industry, it offers an essential perspective on gender inequality and economic empowerment in India. A must-read for understanding contemporary Indian society.
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Women in the Unorganized Sector of India
0Original price was: ₹840.00.₹630.00Current price is: ₹630.00.Explore the critical realities of women in India’s vast unorganized sector. This insightful study delves into the pervasive challenges faced by over 93% of India’s workforce, particularly women, who navigate job insecurity and the double burden of work. Discover the systemic disadvantages impacting rural women and those from Scheduled Castes/Tribes, alongside an analysis of government policies designed to address these issues. Featuring a compelling case study of women in Surat’s embroidery industry, this book is essential for understanding gender inequality and promoting economic empowerment in modern India.
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Women Plantation Workers: International Experiences: 18 (Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women)
0Original price was: ₹2,318.00.₹1,739.00Current price is: ₹1,739.00.Explore the vital, often overlooked, history of women plantation workers in this compelling international study. Delve into the complex socio-economic systems that shaped their lives and labor across diverse global contexts. This essential read offers profound insights into gender roles, economic exploitation, and resilience, making it indispensable for students of gender studies, sociology, and labor history. Understand the worldwide patterns of agricultural labor and their lasting impact, relevant to discussions of women’s rights and development, particularly within the Indian agricultural landscape. A must-read for academic researchers and anyone interested in global women’s economic contributions.
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Women's Entrepreneurship Policy: A Global Perspective
0Original price was: ₹3,988.00.₹2,991.00Current price is: ₹2,991.00.Discover crucial insights into Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy with this comprehensive global perspective. This essential book, featuring contributions from the Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy Research Network, offers extensive coverage of academic literature and cutting-edge research. Explore critiques of current policy instruments and uncover innovative solutions designed to empower women entrepreneurs. Written for academics, advanced students, and policymakers, this research-based guide highlights the risks of gender-blind policies and emphasizes the need for tailored approaches. Enhance your understanding of entrepreneurship, gender, diversity, and international business with this vital resource from The Bookish Owl. Perfect for anyone involved in designing and delivering effective women’s entrepreneurship programs.
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Women's Work in Rural China: Change and Continuity in an Era of Reform
0Original price was: ₹3,861.00.₹2,896.00Current price is: ₹2,896.00.Explore the transformative impact of China’s reform policies on women’s labor in rural communities since 1978. ‘Women’s Work in Rural China’ by Cambridge University Press offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving work patterns and gender divisions of labor. This essential read delves into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind these significant shifts and their broader implications for women’s societal standing. While much research exists on rural Chinese reforms, this book stands out as a uniquely detailed and authoritative study specifically focusing on the experiences of rural women. Discover the continuity and change within this crucial era of Chinese history for your bookish owl collection.
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Women’s Empowerment in South Asia: NGO Interventions and Agency Building in Bangladesh (ASAA Women in Asia Series)
0Original price was: ₹20,616.00.₹15,462.00Current price is: ₹15,462.00.Unlock the secrets to women’s empowerment in South Asia. This vital research meticulously examines NGO interventions in Bangladesh, revealing how grassroots efforts effectively build women’s agency and capacity. Dive deep into the motivating factors, intricate challenges, and proven strategies for enhancing women’s participation in development projects, even amidst deeply rooted traditional customs. Essential reading for scholars, development professionals, policymakers, and students of gender studies interested in social transformation and equality in the region. Gain actionable insights into overcoming societal barriers for lasting impact.
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Women, Employment & Empowerment
0Original price was: ₹560.00.₹420.00Current price is: ₹420.00.Explore the critical intersection of women empowerment and employment in India. This pivotal study offers in-depth analysis of female work participation, examining the socio-economic landscape and challenges faced by women within an Indian context. Based on empirical research, it provides invaluable insights into how employment contributes to empowerment and gender equality. Essential reading for sociology and economics students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand women’s evolving roles and economic contributions across India.
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Women, Employment & Empowerment
0Original price was: ₹695.00.₹521.00Current price is: ₹521.00.Explore the critical landscape of women employment and empowerment in India with this insightful study. Examining key factors influencing female work participation, the book delves into detailed research, including analyses from regions like Allahabad District. It offers profound insights into the socio-economic challenges and opportunities facing women in the Indian workforce. Essential reading for students of sociology, economics, gender studies, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand the dynamics of women’s professional journeys and the pursuit of empowerment within India’s evolving economy. Gain a nuanced perspective on fostering greater inclusion and progress.
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Women, Health and Public Services in India
0Original price was: ₹1,295.00.₹971.00Current price is: ₹971.00.Explore the critical intersection of women’s health and public services in India with this insightful volume. Offering a comparative analysis of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, the book delves into the complex factors influencing health outcomes for women. Understand how diverse socio-cultural and economic contexts shape human development and health, providing crucial insights for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the realities of public health in India. Discover the challenges and disparities, and gain a deeper appreciation for the nuanced landscape of women’s well-being in the region. This essential read from The Bookish Owl illuminates vital aspects of public health and gender studies in contemporary India.
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Women, Labour and the Economy in India: From Migrant Menservants to Uprooted Girl Children Maids (Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia)
0Original price was: ₹20,616.00.₹15,462.00Current price is: ₹15,462.00.Discover the intricate evolution of women’s labour in India’s dynamic economy. This compelling study investigates how women and girl children have become dominant forces in urban domestic service across India, particularly in post-partition West Bengal, supplanting migrant menservants. Author Deepita Chakravarty masterfully employs economic models and historical analysis to explore the critical connections between this gendered shift, the rise of the urban professional class post-liberalization, and the plight of vulnerable domestic workers. An indispensable resource for scholars of Indian gender studies, labour economics, development studies, and anyone keen on understanding India’s socio-economic transformations.
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Women, Land Rights, and Rural Development: How Much Land Does a Woman Need?: 30 (Routledge Research in Gender and History)
0₹15,238.40Explore the vital connection between women’s land rights and rural development in this essential academic work. It re-examines economic history by centering female economic agency, revealing how modernization projects historically overlooked women’s crucial contributions and land claims. Through comparative analysis, discover the systemic marginalization of rural women and the lasting impact of policies. This book is a vital resource for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in gender studies, economic history, and development, offering a compelling perspective on challenges that resonate globally.
