Women and Policy: Some Reflections
Published: Jul 30, 2018
Women need access to better oppurtunities for their active participation in a productive economy; Bolpur, West Bengal.
Abstract: India’s democratic principles and legislative structures have helped pave the way for achieving parity between men and women. However, performance in various indicators including healthcare, education and workforce participation are still in need of improvement.
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