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 …

Is the high degree of gender inequality in developing countries in education, personal autonomy, and more explained by … underdevelopment itself? Or do the societies that are poor today hold certain cultural views that lead to gender inequality? This … article discusses several mechanisms through which, as countries grow, gender gaps narrow. …

changes produce, ‘fall back’ on traditional norms regarding gender and domestic roles. This makes the bargaining situation …

against women, quotas can reduce gender discrimination in the long-term. …Despite significant advances in education and political participation, women remain underrepresented in leadership … positions in politics and business across the globe. In many countries, policy-makers have responded by introducing gender …

women in terms of their gender stereotyping and their representations of the ideal woman. The study points to the popular … messages communicated through commercials regarding women, and the gender insensitivity of television programs around …In a context where despite high levels of literacy and economic independence, women in Kerala are still expected to …

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 …