The Changing Status of Women in West Bengal, 1970-2000: The Challenge Ahead

This volume covers the state of West Bengal and highlights the nature of the challenges ahead in dealing with issues relating to neglected and deprived women. It also looks back at the successes of the past that can help in confronting these challenges.

Among the issues discussed are: demography; health and nutrition; economic empowerment; education; political participation; law and violence; culture and tribal women.

The analysis of macro data is supplemented by revealing micro s…