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Through the ages the women have been maltreated in all walks of life viz. Socially, Economically and Politically. Though they formed half of the population and they were called Ardhangi (Half Body) of man in Vedic period. Their elicit position was very high during the Vedic period. It was said that “Yatra Naryantu poojyante ramante tatra devta” Where the women are worshipped there live Gods.But gradually the position of the women deterioted. Today they have been worse treated, violence against women, physical, psychological, emotional. Dowry deaths in name of Stridhan, women are being burnt, beaten, divorced and tortured throughout the life. This male dominated societies have always shown disregard and all rights denied to this so called weaker section of the society. Women empowerment has recently gained a lot of ground as an area of policy intervention in most part of the world. Initiatives from the government are being oriented towards women. Efforts towards social, economical, political rights are being made. Their participation in all fields of life is being encouraged. Today women are well qualified and entering all fields whether it is medicine, engineering, military, social services, science and other technical field.
ISBN : 9788183872744
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Pages : 405
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