Status of Elderly Women In India e-bog

This book, containing 24 contents authored by renowned scholars and social activists, attempts to address the various issues concerning the elderly women in India. Taking a close look at the status of elderly women in the country, it presents a critical analysis of the various aspects of the life of elderly people such as their human rights, their safety and protection, mainstreaming and capacity building, self-reliance, nutritional status, and health care., , Further analysing the role of science and technology in the welfare of elderly people, the book also examines, the impact of National Policy on them.