Synopsis The book gives information about the Indian women and the marriage institution. The various chapters of the book deals with various stages of married life that is when to get married, what are the essential ingredients for a happy married life. Besides the problems like dowry, divorce, and separation have been discussed in the book. Not only this the book gives a comprehensive view that education, development and changing society helps in the social status of a woman. Factual, objective and analytical, the book is highly readable. This book is like a guidance for the women and also for the people working for women welfare.