The twentieth century has witnessed rapid transformations in labour market structures in both developed and developing countries. The changes have been so dramatic that the work place in these countries is no longer a man’s preserve.

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, is a significant piece of legislation in India designed to protect the health and welfare of women during maternity.

This study explores how women are engaged as CHWs for health related work at the community level in the five South Asian countries (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).

Sex therapy is designed to change certain patterns of sexual behaviour. Masters and Johnson gave new dimension to sex therapy. Today, we are entering into an era of reasoning, so what was once upon a time empirical is now being specific for each and every sexual dysfunction.