Why Has Development Neglected Rural Women?: A Review of the South Asian Literature (Women in development)

Why Has Development Neglected Rural Women?: A Review of the South Asian Literature reviews literatures about the role of women in rural development in South Asia. The book details the concept of development and the importance of considering the role of women in development. Next, the selection discusses the extant literature on women's roles in rural life and economy. The title also analyzes the contemporary knowledge about rural women, and then discusses the general areas or research that should be considered in the future. The text will be of great interest to economists, political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists. Content: Other Titles of Interest , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Inside Front Cover , Page v About the Author , Page vi Chapter I - A Review with a Difference , Pages 1-14 Chapter II - Literature on Rural Women of the Asian Sub-continent , Pages 15-31 Chapter III - What May Have Been Learned So Far , Pages 32-40,40a,40b,40c,40d,40e,40f,40g,40h,41-53 Chapter IV - If More Knowledge Is The Answer, Then What Are The Questions? , Pages 54-75 Chapter V - Conclusion , Pages 76-78 Bibliography , Pages 79-103 Appendix , Pages 104-108 Monographic literature survey on the role of rural women in rural development in South East Asia - reviews research results obtained from social and cultural anthropology, development research, etc. On women' s role in agricultural production, unpaid work in the household, social role in the family, etc., And, stressing the need for more factual information to support development planning, indicates areas for further research. Bibliography pp. 79 to 103 and photographs