Synopsis This book portrays the pattern of decision-making by rural women and their participation in farm and home activities besides other social economic pursuits. This has a definite impact on agricultural production, stabilisation of population policies, social reforms, entrepreneurial activities and so on. The book raises several issues and suggests ways for removing general bias and empowerment of women for their effective participation in social, rural, political, population stabilisation and in development. The study calls for appropriate extension package to communicate improved farm and other sectors to rural women.