As the world increasingly becomes globalized, international attention has
shifted towards South Asia, with a serious focus on the social, political,
economic, and cultural aspects of the region. This book examines the gender
issues of South Asia. The essays contained in this book written by academics
from varied disciplines and by activists in the field of women s studies address
important gender issues such as education, health, violence, law, human rights,
and social equity in the complex demography of South Asia.