Encyclopaedia of Violence Against Women and Dowry Death in India

by Kalpana Roy

Overview

Sati in those days and currently frequent 'dowry death' or 'Bride Burningcases are the obvious evidence of cruelty/atrocity against women. Whatever may be the causes of this-social, economic or psychological, this is a shameful blot on the thought, ideology or even on social structure of a civilized society. Despite religio-social regulatory measures and legal provisions etc. to curb this evil, still the man could not get rid of the barbarous animal instinct from himself. The present work in three volumes, contains authoritative information on the following topics: Crime against Women, Status of Indian Women; Bride-Burning; Incidence of Violence; Modern Indian Women; Physical violence against Women; violence and Insecurity; Women in natureWomen in Islam; Society ' Towards Women; Dowry Death in India Time of Transition; Divorce and familyTension; Battles to Fight; Dowry Related Violence; The Institution of MarriageViolence within Family etc. Undoubtedly, this work will prove ideal and dependable reference book for academics, policy planners and women activists alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354105234
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	717 KB

About the Author

Kalpana Roy, a social activist, associated with an organisation 'DURGA' is sincerely devoted to emancipation of women, child development, education, health, human rights etc. She has participated in many national as well as international conferences and seminars. A seasoned and keen researcher she is actively engaged with many professional groups. She has profusely written on various issues concerning women and related issues.