Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-214) and index.
Contents
pt. 1. Development of the Indian Women's Movement. 1. Introduction: Theoretical Approaches to Defining the Movement and Evaluating Its Results. 2. Why the Women's Movement Emerged: The Context of Indian Politics. 3. Discovering the Status of Women in India: Grievances Surface and Action Begins. 4. A Movement Emerges: Resources and Structures -- pt. 2. Effectiveness and Potential. 5. Ending Violence Against Women. 6. The Uniform Civil Code. 7. Actions for Empowerment. 8. Conclusion: The Future of the Indian Women's Movement.