In a remote tribal village of Kandhamal District of Orissa, where there there are visible signs of empowerment of women … due to the formation of SHG in the village. The confidence level of women, who are illiterate, has gone up substantially … and the process has changed the man-woman equation. In economic terms, women are now able to help their counterparts …

The poor women in developing countries are burdened with the dual responsibility of taking care of housework and the … are characterized by low incomes and high levels of insecurity. There is a need to address the economic needs of the women …

Some of the historical milestones of the Indian women's movement and some of the challenges for the future are pointed … global power equation, interdependence and identity politics), have posed new challenges to women's struggles. [Chairperson …'s address on 27-12-07, 4 p.m., Rm. 405, Patkar Hall Bldg., SNDT Women's University]. …

. The study concludes that the rate of participation of women is in a disadvantaged position in the post-reform period … determinant factor in the enrolment decision for women in the postreform period. [WP 16]. …