"In our society and polity, Women Empowerment is a significant issue. Women in India now participate in all activities, such as education, politics, media, art and culture, service sector, Science, technology and sports, etc. Women are the better half of men and a part and parcel of the society in our country. The status of women in India has been subject to many a great change over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times, through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been quite eventful. The Constitution of India guarantees to women, equality, no discrimination by the State, equality of opportunity equal pay for equal work, etc. In addition, it allows special provisions to be made by the State in favour of women. The feminist activism in India picked up momentum, during late 1970s. Female activists are united over various issues. Indian woman plays a vital role. Her image has changed from that of a housewife to a useful person in almost all spheres. A woman's physical weakness is no longer barrier in getting herself established in the modern world.

Present book, in its comprehensive and compact form is an asset for scholars, researchers, social activists and general readers, alike."
                                                                                                                     [from Blurb]

Contents

Vol. 1

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Historical Backdrop

3. Historical Female Figures

4. Women Freedom Fighters

5. President Pratibha Patil

6. Female Governors

7. Women Chief Ministers

8. Prominent Women in Politics

9. Female Representation in Legislature

Vol. 2

10. Women in Panchayati Raj

11. Notable Women

12. Leading Feminist Reformers

13. Women's Role in Freedom Struggle

14. Status of Women

15. Political Empowerment of Women

16. Political Emancipation of Women

17. Crime against Women

Bibliography

Index