Working Women : Problems and Prospects

Contents: 1. Concept of working women. 2. Sociology of working women. 3. Quality of working life. 4. Glimpses of women employment. 5. Women as a labour force. 6. Women as a labour force. 6. Women and work participation. 7. Agriculture and working women. 8. Working women and informal sector. 9. Women workers in India: a review. 10. Working women and government policy. 11. Women scavengers. 12. Economic issues and working women. 13. Working women at work place. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

"Since times immemorial, women have been burdened with work of all sorts all through their lives. From reproduction to all household chores and outside, their role as worker is significant, unique and burdensome. But they are discriminated and exploited all over.

This book portrays the actual position of women working in different vocations. Based on information derived from various authoritative sources, this will serve as an ideal reference tool to one and all." (jacket)