Relevance of Women Rights in rural society; A case study of Sivasagar district, Assam

Mrs. Dipti Dutta

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Relevance of Women Rights in rural society; A case study of Sivasagar district, Assam

Mrs. Dipti Dutta

Abstract :

 Violence and discrimination against women have been a common issue in our society, it is so deeply rooted that it is often not perceived as discrimination at all. To provide protection and justice to the women and to uplift their status various rights are being granted in national and international level, but there effective implementation is still questionable. In India about 48% women population resides in rural areas, it is observed that rural women are less aware about their rights than their urban counterparts. Measures should be taken by government and non government organisations to create awareness a well as guidance and counselling to rural women. There is urgent need for change in the attitude of society towards women as well as that of women towards themselves.