Towards Equality: Report of the Committee on the Status of Women in India

Towards Equality: Report of the Committee on the Status of Women in India presents the Report of the Committee on the Status of Women in India and its impact on the nation building process of post-colonial India. It explores the dynamics of inherited social institutions within a diverse society. The book discusses socio-cultural settings governed by religious traditions, descent system, family organizations and marriage-related practices, which will help students and scholars of sociology, law, anthropology and cultural studies.