Synopsis This collective endeavour of the young minds is aimed at provoking penetrating inquiry of issues. The contours of gender issues in India are a difficult terrain and reflect complexities and contradictions of our socio-economic system. This volume is divided into three broad section--Women--Equality and inequality; Women in urbanity and Health; empowerment and women. With issue-based thematic discussions all the contributors have contributed socially significant works. The book contains in-depth and illuminating discussion on wide ranging issues of women. There are 17 articles included in this volume and all articles have their own identity. The book is a worthy contribution in the field of gender-studies. The views and opinions expressed by the contributors are of immense value for policymakers, planners, administrators and academicians for restructuring and rejuvenating policies and strategies related to women in future.