Towards Equality
| Publisher | Government of India |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
Towards Equality was the title of the report of the Committee on the Status of Women in India (1974–1975). This 1974 document is said to lay the foundation of women's movement in independent India, highlighting discriminatory sociocultural practices, political and economic processes. The findings of the report reopened the women's question for government, academia and women's organisation.[1] Its authors included Vina Mazumdar and Lotika Sarkar,[2] who later founded the Centre for Women’s Development Studies in Delhi.[3]
The report proved to be an "eye opener" for women's condition by talking about development and democracy from
missing women).[4] It led to women-sensitive policy-making in India and stress on girls' education.[5]
References
- ISBN 9788186706992.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ^ "Centre for Women's Development Studies – An autonomous research institute supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research". www.cwds.ac.in. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ^ Chakraborty, Sanchayita Paul. "WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT: REVISITING THE TOWARDS EQUALITY REPORT".
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