Caste and Gender Equality in Contemporary India

ABOUT THE BOOK:- The aim of this edited book is to grasp the connection between caste and gender. Understanding the subordination of women and also the superiority enjoyed by men within the socio-cultural and economic realms is extremely vital because it expressly brings out however caste stratification and gender stratification mediate one another. This book is closely looking at two aspect caste and gender issues and challenges in contemporary India. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Anji A is working in the Department and Research Centre for Women's Studies, Karnatak University, Dharwad. He completed his M.Phil (Women's Studies) in Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India and he obtained his Ph.D. (Women's Studies) from the Centre for Women's Studies, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, India. He was awarded Doctoral Fellowship from Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. He worked as a Project Co-ordinator and Project Fellow in the Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension, Gandhigram Rural Institute He has published more than 20 research paper in national and international journals and 53 research papers have been presented in international and national conference. He has edited more than 5 books and he published a book in Tamil. He was invited from different educational institutions to deliver special lecture on women's issues and challenges. His research paper has been selected as the best paper presentation entitled 'Health Care Services in Tamil Nadu: A Model for Other States' in the National Seminar on “Social Transition: Issues and Challenges”. He guided more than 20 dissertations to M.A as well as P.G. Diploma students. Dr. A. RANJITH KUMAR is currently working in the Department of Women's Studies, Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, India. He worked as a researcher and teacher in various Indian Universities. He obtained his M.A in Development Administration, Bachelor of Physical Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Labour Law, Master of Population Studies and Ph.D. from different Indian Universities. He qualified the National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor in Human Rights and Duties, Political Science, and Public Administration conducted by University Grants Commission, Government of India. He was awarded Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences (including languages) for the year 2014-15 from University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Government of India. His main research interests are in the areas of DalitStudies and Development Administration. His various research papers have been published in leading professional journals. He has participated in various training programmes at the National level. He has presented research papers at many national as well as international conferences. He has been an active member in the various committees and associations in India and abroad. He is being an active editor and reviewer in Peer-Reviewed journals in National and International Journals. CONTENTS Preface . 9 List of Contributors . 13 Introduction . 15 Dr. A. Anji, Dr. A. Ranjithkumar 1. The Indian Family Business and Its Contributions to Nations Development . 25 — M. Amrith, Dr. L. Rathakrishnan 2. A Study on Constraints in Tribal Education: With Special Reference to Paniyasin Kerala . 33 — Aggi Mary Anto 3. Functions of Local Self Government in Infrastructure Development with Respect to Women . 45 — Kabilan. I.V 4. Re-ordering the Ordained: The Role of Organized Priestly Training of the Syrian Catholic Community in the Social Formation and the Upliftment of the Weaker Sections of Kerala . 55 — Ajesh George 5. Ecofeminism: The Reflection of the Affinity between the Subjugation of Women and the Human Domination of Nature in the Society . 75 — Ancymol Joy 6. Skill Development in Indian through Feminist Perspectives . 83 — Dr. M.H.Hullur 7. A Study on Elected Representatives of Dalit Women and Human Rights Prespective . 103 — Dr. T.S. Bala Gomala, Dr. S. Baluchamy 8. Tribal Women Empowerment – An Example From Minicoy, Lakshadweep . 111 — Joel Oommen Muzhangody 9. Women Empowerment: Opportunities and Challenges . 125 — Dr. Prabudha S. Kamble 10. Women Participation in Rotary Clubs . 133 — Prof Dr. Shubhada Mohan Kulkarni 11. Issues and Challenges faced by Working Women . 145 —V. Vijaya Lakshmi 12. Women and Livelihood Security Through Mgnrega: Experiences from South India . 157 —Dr. Anji. A & Dr. J. Balamurugan 13. Impact of Climate Change on Women, Gender Equality in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges . 171 — V. Manjuvani 14. Role of Gram Sabha to Promote the Social Justice: A Case of Tamil Nadu . 183 — Dr. A. Ranjithkumar and Dr. K. Barathiraja 15. Causes of Girl Children Drop-out in Rural Areas – An Analysis . 193 — M. Eswari 16. An analysis of women empowerment in various fields in India . 205 — Mr. Nagappa L H 17. Overviews on Women Migration and Gender Issues . 213 — Mr. Vishwanath M Ainapur 18. Role of Education in Empowerment of Rural Women . 219 — K. Pushpam, R. Subburaman 19. Legalizing Prostitution: The Flip Side of a Coin . 227 — Anagha Nair, Niranjana J Anil 20. Socio-Economic Status of Female Manual Labor Employees at Government Institute . 241 — Parvoti Boli 21. Barriers Faced by Elderly Women Destitudes– An Insight into the Psycho-social Issues A Case Study on ST Joseph Hospice, Mettur, Dindigul District. . 253 — Shella Mathu Vatheni 22. Visions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Emancipation of Tribes in India: Discourse on the Inefficient Interference of Institutions . 261 — Dr. Sukumaran. M & Dr. Santhosh Areekkuzhiyil 23. Social Development through Welfare Policies in Karnataka: Special Reference to Marriages Schemes . 271 — Mr. Raviraj H Nagaral Index . 289 The Title 'Caste and Gender Equality in Contemporary India written/authored/edited by Editors:- Dr. Anji A, Dr. A. Ranjithkumar', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353242718 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Women Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-