New studies are increasingly appearing based on historical data across the world that better socio-economic status is 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:...

This is a brief sketch of the Self Employed Women’s Association’s (SEWA) three- decade-long journey from the local to global and informal to formal sector in search of finding work and income for now 720,000 women workers. Though SEWA remains a local and an informal economy...

Multiple Meanings of Money: How Women See Microfinance by Smita Premchander, V. Prameela, M. Chidambaranathan, L. JeyaseelanSage publication, 2009, Pp 264, Rs. 595/-

Discusses the economic and social impact of natural disasters on women. Outlines recommendations for ensuring gender-fair recovery initiatives. Includes a project proposal on gender equity in crisis.

Reviews current knowledge concerning the relationship between gender inequalities and the economic liberalization policies that underpin globalization processes. Explores economic policy proposals and initiatives which aim to promote gender equity in the context of the world economy.