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Women, Media and Violence
In patriarchal societies all over the world women experience subordination on a daily basis regardless of the class to which they belong. Women have been treated as the 'other' who required subordination, control, and differential treatment. Whether it is economic security, food security, health security, personal or political security, women and young girls are affected in very specific ways due to their physical, emotional, and material differences, and also due to the important social, economic, and political inequalities existing between women and men. Despite constitutional provisions and affirmative action by the government to bring in gender equality, women still face many challenges. The recent spate of violence and rapes provoking widespread public outrage and unprecedented protests has led to a serious debate over the strategies and approaches that need to evolve to counteract threats towards the safety of women. The included essays attempt to analyze and understand the myriad of issues concerning women in contemporary society. Some of the articles offer media and literary reflections on gender issues. This book will be useful for scholars interested in gender and media studies. [Subject: Gender Studies, India Studies, Sociology, Media Studies]
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Women, Media and Violence
In patriarchal societies all over the world women experience subordination on a daily basis regardless of the class to which they belong. Women have been treated as the 'other' who required subordination, control, and differential treatment. Whether it is economic security, food security, health security, personal or political security, women and young girls are affected in very specific ways due to their physical, emotional, and material differences, and also due to the important social, economic, and political inequalities existing between women and men. Despite constitutional provisions and affirmative action by the government to bring in gender equality, women still face many challenges. The recent spate of violence and rapes provoking widespread public outrage and unprecedented protests has led to a serious debate over the strategies and approaches that need to evolve to counteract threats towards the safety of women. The included essays attempt to analyze and understand the myriad of issues concerning women in contemporary society. Some of the articles offer media and literary reflections on gender issues. This book will be useful for scholars interested in gender and media studies. [Subject: Gender Studies, India Studies, Sociology, Media Studies]
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Women, Media and Violence

Women, Media and Violence

Women, Media and Violence

Women, Media and Violence

Overview

In patriarchal societies all over the world women experience subordination on a daily basis regardless of the class to which they belong. Women have been treated as the 'other' who required subordination, control, and differential treatment. Whether it is economic security, food security, health security, personal or political security, women and young girls are affected in very specific ways due to their physical, emotional, and material differences, and also due to the important social, economic, and political inequalities existing between women and men. Despite constitutional provisions and affirmative action by the government to bring in gender equality, women still face many challenges. The recent spate of violence and rapes provoking widespread public outrage and unprecedented protests has led to a serious debate over the strategies and approaches that need to evolve to counteract threats towards the safety of women. The included essays attempt to analyze and understand the myriad of issues concerning women in contemporary society. Some of the articles offer media and literary reflections on gender issues. This book will be useful for scholars interested in gender and media studies. [Subject: Gender Studies, India Studies, Sociology, Media Studies]

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9788131607657
Publisher: Rawat Publications
Publication date: 09/02/2016
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

Introduction Vidya Jain Rashmi Jain 1

Section I Theoretical Constructions

1 Gandhian Feminism: The Question of Women's Dignity and Honour Vidya Jain 13

2 Engendering Security through Egalitarianism Bernedette Muthien 28

3 Revisiting Feminist Thought in Contemporary Times Rashmi Jain 58

Section II Media and Literary Reflections

4 She Must Not Accept, She Must Challenge Ranjit Kaur Sapna Newar 75

5 Women's Indecent Portrayal in Media Chanchal Sinha Prateeksha Tyagi 89

6 Child Sexual Abuse: Unearthing the Quiet Corners of 'Home' Ritu Sen 107

7 Indian Fiction: (W)Righting the Wrongs of Women's Word and World Ruchi Sharma 116

8 Emotional Abuse: The Invisible Wounds of Women Priyanka Sharma 133

Section III Violence and Security Concerns

9 Traditions, Honour, and Women Security in a Global Context Ramesh Kumar 151

10 Gender Inequality and Women's Empowerment: A Comparative Analysis of Kerala and Rajasthan Rameshwar Jat Rinku Bala 170

11 Social Protection of Women Workers in Informal Sector in India: Scenario and Significance Subrata S. Satapathy 189

12 Work Without Fear: Combating Workplace Sexual Harassment Shikha Sharma 209

13 Domestic Violence Against Women: A Study Chandra Kumari 225

14 Nutritional Status of Middle Aged Urban Women in Jaipur Kanika Varma Aachu Agarwal 234

15 Twilight Years: Problems and Support System Focusing Women Shubha Dube Pooja Sharma 246

Index 257

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