About the Book
The book highlights the impact of the government welfare programmes being implemented for the upliftment of women, especially in rural areas. The author makes an incisive analysis to understand the status and the living standards of the poor and downtrodden rural women and the way they are coming forward to avail benefits of these programmes and schemes. The study goes through various aspects to depict the position of women and their activities both within and outside the home, their cultural and traditional patterns and their attitudes and approaches. This well-researched work brings out an understanding not only about the impact of the welfare programmes with regard to health, education, employment etc., but also about the expectations and suggestions of the beneficiary women in the context of more effective implementation of the programmes. Consequently, this book suggests the need and also the various ways for the development and well-being of rural women across India.
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About the Author / Editor
G. Madhavi is currently associated with Urban Poverty Alleviation Cell, Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Her areas of interest include Social Welfare and Development, Women Empowerment and Gender Studies, Rural Development, Sociology of Education and Sociology of Religion. She has also participated and presented papers in various national and regional seminars and conferences.
