This paper examines whether female participation in the labour force enhances the autonomy of women in poor populations.

This study is an attempt to broaden the discussion about the prevention of domestic violence against women informed by a rights based strategy.

Kerala women while establishing firm foothold in literacy and social status seem yet to identify their role in entrepreneurship. According to Employment Exchange data for 1997, 54 percent of job seekers were educated women.

The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1993, defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm, or suffering to women

According to Manusmrithi and other ancient Sanskrit texts, the ideal women are those who do not strive to break the bonds of control and dependency. Indian girls grow up hearing stories of virtuous women like Sita and Savithri considered epitomes of proper wives.