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Women, half of the world population, have been subjected to various kinds of harassment. Traditional society looked at women as a prey, motivator, temptor, therefore, they were secluded, excluded and attached social stigma. The society has been very harsh towards women particularly widows, who lost their husbands and live with out re-marriage. They have been ill-treated, insulted, molested and considered them as `amangalis` and bad oman. The cruelty to widows has been very severe if they belong to socially and economically well-off.
About Author :
K Padmanabhan, simple in nature but serious in studies, has dedicated his life for learning, teaching and researching Economics for more than 40 years. He graduated in Economics from the Scott Christian College, Nagercoil and done his Post-Graduation from the Loyola College, Chennai. After acquiring law degree from the Law College, Madras he joined in the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous College), Tirupattur, Vellore District.
Contents :
Acknowledgement
Introduction
Review of Literature
Description of the Study Area
Mudaliar Community Origin and Spread
Research Methodology
Variegated Social Status of the Mudaliar Widows
A Spectrum of Economic Status of the Mudaliar Widows
Role of Mudaliar Widows in Decision Making
Impact of the Welfare Programmes on the Status of the Mudaliar Widows
Problems Faced by the Widows of Mudaliar Community
Summary of Findings, Policy Implications and Conclusions
Bibliography ISBN - 8186771980 ,9788186771983
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Pages : 239
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