Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia Volume 8 Vols. Set [Hardcover]

The Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia is a detailed study of eight countries including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldive. Inhabited mostly in the rural areas, they had been the crippling handicaps of illiteracy, constant motherhood and poor health. This affected their self-confidence, limited their access to information and skills. However women’s legal and social status has changed throughout these countries political history on account of their own consistent efforts.

The theme has been weaved into eight comprehensive Chapters having deep bearing on historical background, geography and people, social status of women, including their education and employment, discrimination against women, women’s role in government, the national policy, and women in politics. The Bibliography is attached at the end of each volume. These volumes are useful for women, social scientists, teachers and students, not only in these countries but also all over the world. The Title 'Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia written/authored/edited by Sangh Mitra, Bachchan Kumar', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788178351872 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 2426 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is International Studies / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 8 Vols. Set