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This book is one of the first self-contained textbook to present a comprehensive account of the situation of women from a social science perspective. It provides a lively, thorough and realistic introduction to a range of sociological issues and problems. It offers a thorough sociological exploration of women’s roles in society, covering topics such as work, education, health, politics, law, religion, leisure, ecology, sports, technology and management.
Drawing from key feminist theories and interdisciplinary insights, it provides an in-depth introduction to the challenges and experiences of women, both historically and in contemporary contexts. The book fills a critical gap in existing scholarship, offering a much-needed resource for graduate and post-graduate students. It chronicles feminist perspectives, research methods, and the evolving roles of women at different life stages.
Essential for students in gender and women’s studies, this book serves as an indispensable guide to understanding the complex realities of women’s lives globally.
Concepts used in Research on Women
Women, Sexuality and Gender
Women, Sex and Gender Roles
Equality versus Differences
Gender versus Biology
Nature versus Nurture
The Private-versus-Public Dichotomy
Ontological, Epistemological and Theoretical Perspectives
Ontology and Women’s Oppression
Feminist Social Epistemology
Feministic Perspectives: Journey Ahead
Methodology in Gender Research
Feminist Methodology
Ethical Dilemmas in Women’s Research
Narrative Analysis in Women’s Research
Qualitative Research in Women’s Studies
Quantitative Research in Women’s Studies
History and Status of Women
Historical Perspective on Women’s Role and Status in the Society
Status of Women in India
Women in her Different Stages of Life
Survival of the Female Foetus
Girl Child and Her Socialization
The Construct of the Adolescent Girl
Women and Motherhood
Women in Elderhood
Women’s Rights and Laws
Women and Laws in India
Women and Property Rights
Violence against Women
Women in Social System
Women and Education
Women and Health
Women and Politics
Women and Religion
Women and Ecology
Women and Media
Women and Sports
Women and Leisure
Women and Science
Women and Technology
Women in Management
Women and Digital Information
Women in Peace and Security
Women: Transition and Changes
Women and Globalization
Women and Social Movements
Women in Public Space
Madhu Nagla is former Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, M.D. University, Rohtak. She served as the President of Research Committee-13 ‘Sociology of Leisure’ of the International Sociological Association (2016–18). Her core areas of interest are gender, health, leisure and food studies. She has travelled widely for national and international conferences and has also published numerous articles in journals of national and international repute. Her earlier published works include Sociology of Food, Sociology of Health and Medicine, Sociology of Health, Gender and Health and Sociology of Medical Profession.
