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Status, Survival And Current Diellema Of Schedule Caste Arundhathiyar Women In Ranipet District Of Tamilnadu, G. Sasintha Ph.D., G. Yoganandham

International Review of Business and Economics

Schedule Caste Women had some basic problems and the different kinds of gender inequality were displayed in mortality, natality, basic facility, special opportunity professions, ownership, and household matters. Education can pave the way for an overall development of individuals and for the society. Female literacy is not only an end itself, but also serves as a catalyst for overall performance, in other segments too. Since women comprised the majority of the Schedule caste population in India. Among the Schedule Caste women, Arundhatiyar womenpopulationwerebelowthepoverty line and are very often in situations of extreme poverty, given the harsh realities of intra-household and …

The Socio-Economic Performance Of Women Entrepreneurs In Various Sectors Of Business Units In Thanjavur District Of Tamilnadu In India, R. Gopalasundar Ph.D.

International Review of Business and Economics

In country like India, women entrepreneurs have to overcome multiple problems to emerge as entrepreneurs and these problems usually differ from business to business. Similarly, women entrepreneurs in our country encounter a few problems just because they are women. Thus, the complicated, multifaceted gender specific problems of women entrepreneurs require and in-depth, systematic and scientific study of issues concerned with the women entrepreneurs in different business units for finding a feasible solution to their problems.Finally, to harness their potential and for their continue growth and developments, it is necessary to formulate and action plan and appropriate strategies for stimulation support …

Women In Afghanistan: A Human Rights Tragedy Ten Years After 9/11, Hayat Alvi

Human Rights & Human Welfare

Ten years after the September 11th attacks in the United States and the military campaign in Afghanistan, there is some good news, but unfortunately still much bad news pertaining to women in Afghanistan. The patterns of politics, security/military operations, religious fanaticism, heavily patriarchal structures and practices, and ongoing insurgent violence continue to threaten girls and women in the most insidious ways. Although women’s rights and freedoms in Afghanistan have finally entered the radar screen of the international community’s consciousness, they still linger in the margins in many respects.

Socio-cultural and extremist religious elements continue to pose serious obstacles to reconstruction …

Chinese Women And Economic Human Rights, Lisa Fry

Human Rights & Human Welfare

Women’s human rights in China have an intriguing history and a challenging present. In ancient China, Confucianism espoused the virtues of silent women who stayed at home. During the Maoist period, on the other hand, gender equality was prioritized by the state, and women were equally appointed to leadership positions and agricultural collectives with men. After Mao’s death, the country transitioned to a social market economic system that resulted in a loss of state support for gender equity. Today, the rights of women in China are not clearly defined, protected, or promoted. China’s patriarchal traditions have reasserted themselves, obstructing women’s …

Exploring Universal Rights: A Symposium, Jamie Mayerfeld, Brooke Ackerly, Henry Shue, Jack Donnelly, Kok-Chor Tan, Charles Beitz

Human Rights & Human Welfare

A review of:

Which Rights Should Be Universal? by William J. Talbott. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2005. 232pp.