Encyclopaedia Of Indian Women Through The Ages Ancient India

The Theme In These Volumes Deals With The Socio-Economic Condition Of Indian Women Who Played A Most Significant Role In The Evolution Of Our Society. She Acted As A Daughter, A Sister, A Wife, A Mother And Last But Not The Least A Daughter-In-Law, And Enhanced The Prestige Of Domestic Environments. With The Dawn Of Independence Her Mental Horizon Has Been Greatly Enhanced By Affording Her Equal Opportunity Of Receiving Education In School And Colleges. She Defies The Existing Social Customs Which Curb Her Personality. In These Volumes An Attempt Has Been Made To Highlight The Role Of Indian Women From Ancient Period To Modern Times And March Towards Progress In Every Sphere Of Life In Present Day India. These Volumes Would Be Useful For Teachers, Scholars And Students In India And Abroad.

There Is A Widespread Misconception Regarding The True Status Of Woman In Ancient Indian Society. This Book Contains Authoritative Information On Indian Women In Historical Perspective.Major Topics Covered Herein Are The Evolution Of Woman; Women Development: Looking Back In History; Women In Ancient India; Ancient Sparta; Athenian Women; Female Superior To The Male; Women And The Development Of The Social Instincts And Moral Sense; The Supremacy Of The Male; The Faces Of Reality Position Of Women Since Earliest Times; Thinking Through Gender; Women And Geography Study Group: Why Study Feminist Geography? ; Gender As A Structure Of Social Practice; Space For Women?; Feminist Encounters: Locating The Politics Of Experience ; The Nature Of Gender; The Earth Is No Your Mother; Gender And Aetiology; Women S Position: A Presentative; Role Of Women In Kerala: A Historical Perspective; And Historical Importance Of Women In Maharashtra; Etc.