[DOWNLOAD] "Women and Law" by Upasana Borah # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Women and Law
- Author : Upasana Borah
- Release Date : January 23, 2021
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 1986 KB
Description
In this work, Upasana Borah examines the political, social and religious factors that have determined the position of women in society. The author, recognising these issues, argues for equality, empowerment and emancipation of women, both in the public and private spheres.
The author has critically examined and discussed in the work the following issues, among others:
1. WomenÃs rights under the Constitutionómainly equality, dignity and to be free from discrimination
2. Her right to maintenance under the personal laws of each religious group and the Criminal Procedure Code
3. Offences against women, including, sexual harassment of women at workplace
4. Emerging issues defining the position of women.
The book will be of immense use to academics, students and legal practitioners in the fields of feminist jurisprudence, discrimination law, human rights law and constitutional law, labour law and family law. It will also be of interest to social activists, NGOs, etc.