Single Women in Assamese Hindu Society an Anthropological Study of Their Problems and Status [Hardcover]

The book focuses attention on the single women in Assamese Hindu Society. In the urban milieu, education, delayed marriage and occupational opportunities, all of which reflect social change, pave the way for the emergence of single women' as a definable component of the women's world. This study is a scholarly attempt to scientifically explore and analyze the life history and problems of single women. The author’s efforts to give a deep insight into the matter coupled with some concluding observations and suggestions regarding future course of action make the study more valuable. Contents:- Acknowledgements • Foreword • Introduction • Assamese Society and Women : An outline • Guwahati: The Setting • Social Background of the Single women • Single Status Through Widowhood • Single Status Through Broken Marriage • The Unmarried As Single Women • Living Arrangements • The Work Situation • Social And Cultural Contexts • Single Women And Legal Provisions • Concluding Observations • Appendices • Glossary • References • Index. • Maps And Figures The Title 'Single Women in Assamese Hindu Society an Anthropological Study of Their Problems and Status written/authored/edited by Jeuti Barooah', published in the year 2012. The ISBN 9788121204163 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 244 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies / Women Studies / Women Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-