Indian Women Today Women Professionalism Challenges And Prospects

Bridging the gender gap in higher education is fundamental throughout India. Education is the yardstick by which the growth and development of a country are delineated, and it helps to discipline the mind, sharpen the intellect and refine the spirit. There has been a phenomenal growth in the number of women enrolling in higher education in India since the country gained independence, with around 45% of female admissions to such institutions in recent years. This collection explores the role of women in higher education, their emergence as a strong force for social change, and the implications of this on society. It also discusses technology’s impact on women’s education, constraints on women in higher education, and issues and challenges for women in the workplace.

This book provides intriguing insights into the development of highly qualified women leaders in diverse Indian contexts and their role at national and organizational levels. While India has made enormous economic strides in the past few decades, gender inequality and underutilization of female talent remain deeply rooted and widely spread in many parts of Indian society. This book addresses an urgent need to stop treating Indian women as under-developed human capital and begin realizing their potential as leaders of quality work. This book will fill the gap of research on international leadership for students, academics, and multinational organizations.

1. Legal Empowerment of Women: Theoretical and Practical Considerations, 2. Leadership and Women Empowerment: A Theoretical Perspective, 3. Violence against Women: Issues, Challenges and Policy Considerations, 4. Rural Economy and Empowerment of Women with Special Reference to Agriculture, 5. Biodiversity Management through Empowerment of Women, 6. Information Technology and Empowerment of Rural Women, 7. Status of Women in Tourism: Issues and Challenges, 8. Globalization, ICT and the Changing Trend of Women Empowerment, 9. Women Empowerment in Tamil Nadu: Strategies and Systems for Gender Justice, 10. Women in Tamil Nadu: Towards Empowerment with Reference to Human Development Indicators.

The Study Of Anatomical, Physiological Aspects Of Human Beings In Working Environment Is Important To Ensure That Work Fits The Job To The Man Rather Than The Man To The Job. In A Semi-Industrialized Country Like India, The Working Class Is One Of The Weakest Sections Of Society. Society Being Male-Dominated, Women Workers Receive Still Poor Recognition/ Value. It Is Not That There Are No Statutory Provisions To Ensure Fair Working Conditions For Women In India. In Fact, The Constitution Of India Provides Equal Rights And Opportunities To Both The Gender. In Addition, There Are Specific Provisions For Protection. In Addition, There Are Specific Provisions For Protection And Welfare Of Working In Many Of The Labour Laws. However, Most Of These Legislations Do Not Cover Agriculture And Units In Small And Informal Sectors Which Are The Predominant Workplaces Of Women. Women Today Are Not Only Doing Physical Work But Are Also Doing Mental Works By Taking Up Employment In The Jobs Like Administration, Management Offices And Courts. With The Growing Avenues, Women Facing Various Types Of Problems, Which Need To Be Sorted Out And Solved. This Book Deals With The Problems And Issues Of Working Women And Is Lined With The Efforts Made Towards Employment Of Women. This Book Also Deals With Conditions Of Women In India. It Detail The Activities And Work Methods Of Women Workers. Professional Women Who Have Attempted To Works With Their Potential Capabilities And Resources Have Entered The World Of Occupation And Have Made Their Carrier Rapidly In This Era. Hence, This Study Will Focus On Some Of The Factors That Are Responsible For Producing Either Physical Or Mental Stress Which Could Have Adversely Affected The Health Status Of Working Women. The Department Of Extension And Communication Is Dealing With Various Issues Related To Women And Great Efforts In Identifying And Exploring Various Aspects Related To The Problems Of Working Women. The Department Also Focuses On Many Projects And Activities \, Thus Contributing In Raising The Status Of Women In Society. Therefore, Under Rural And Extension Programmes Of The Department, The Study Will Provide A Platform To Initiate Welfare Programmes For Employed Women. Thus, Adding To The Knowledge, Information And Modifications For The Development Of The Above Courses.

1. Introduction 2. Socio-Political Climate of The Madras Presidency during The Early Period of 20th Century 3. Abolition of Devadasi System 4. Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 - its Implementation and Success 5. Prostitution - Laws Relating to The Abolition of Prostitution 6. Conclusion