Gender discrimination manifests itself as violence in the family, community, and society. It takes the forms of female … affecting body and mind of women. The present study attempts to examine the causes and extent of domestic violence as well as …

In this study attempt has been made to link the gender differences in parental resource allocation in demand for … education at primary, secondary and tertiary level of education to gender differences in returns to education in these …

breastfeeding does lower risk, the level of protection is small and depends on women breastfeeding for a long time. In countries … such as the U.S., most women who breastfeed their babies stop after several months, or they breastfeed less frequently as … they start to supplement with formula and baby food. Women who have many children and breastfeed each baby for a long time …

associated with taller men and women. This study based on a recent Indian data analyses the variations in height among adult … women. [WOrking Paper No. 41]. URL: [http://www.mse.ac.in/pub/working%20paper%2041.pdf]. …

the prevalence of gender-based violence against women and its health consequences. The national context on gender …The paper presents gender-based violence and theories its causes and correlates; it then reviews global information on …-based violence against women is outlined. It then presents an overview of the status of women in Kerala and the paradoxical …

below the poverty line). A higher proportion of elderly women than men experience loneliness and are dependent on children … rural areas, special needs of the „oldest old? and older women. URL:[http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/dnpsc.pdf]. …

address gender inequality and more effectively combat HIV and AIDS. …