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ISBN- 81-261-0566-6

WIDOWHOOD A CURSE TO HUMANITY

RAJ KUMAR

Down it 300 B.C. the position of widows was fairly satisfactory. The prehistoric customs of Sati having died down, she was not required to burn herself on the funeral pyre of her husband. If she was disinclined to lead a life of celibacy, she could either remarry or have recourse to Niyoga (levirate). From 300 B.C. the position of the widows came to be regarded as inauspicious and had to suffer great disabilities. Widowhood: A course to Humanity, as is obvious from the name portrays the real picture of widow in different societies.

ISBN- 81-261-0567-4

WOMEN AND SEXUALITY

Woman is traditionally considered a thing for sexual indulgence. Though sex is important part of human life, women are sexually exploited unnaturally. This book examines various issued relating to abnormal sexual behaviour, plight and exploitation. Topics like feminity and body of female ballet dancers in Netherlands, abducted and widowed women; betraying the women; Women in her sexual relations; Witch hunt of women; Sex equality in socio-economic order; Pleasure of sex; Immoral trafficking in women; changing face of prostitution; Marital status and sexual identity; Call girls; Commercial exploitation of women; Victims of rape; Adultery; Sexual life in ancient India; and the pleasure of venal love; etc. are elaborately discussed in this book. This book will prove useful and informative to researchers and academic besides the policy planners and women activists.

ISBN- 81-261-0568-2

WOMEN AND LAW

RAJ KUMAR

It is a notorious fact that women- whether of any religion, caste or society- suffers from various legal disabilities, and is assigned a definitely inferior position in law. In the context of India, the position assigned to women in the laws of the country is very one-sided. The constitution of India ensures the equality before the law without any sex discrimination. To make this constitutional guarantee reality for women in a traditional and convention ridden society, our constitution framers further authorised special legislative measures wherever necessary. Women and Law, a reference work of utmost use, gives very succinct and authoritative information on all facets of laws relating to women.

	ISBN- 81-261-0569-0	DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN RAJ KUMAR Despite legal provisions, women are discriminated in every sphere of public/social life. Sex differentiation is prevalent in all societies in varying degree. The present book is devoted to in-depth study of the problem. Topics like sex differentials in labour force in Japan; Teaching men about women; indigenous feminism in a modern Hindu sect; Discrimination against women; Women and racist minority regimes; Women in apartheid regimes; Women in occupied Arab territories; Women and apartheid in South Africa and Namibia are discussed in pros and coins. Substantially drawn from various authentic sources and supported by vital data, this book will serve as an ideal reference work.