Gender Concerns in South Asia: Some Perspectives

As the world increasingly becomes globalized, international attention has shifted towards South Asia, with a serious focus on the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of the region. This book examines the gender issues of South Asia. The essays contained in this book written by academics from varied disciplines and by activists in the field of womens studies address important gender issues such as education, health, violence, law, human rights, and social equity in the complex demography of South Asia.