| Politics, Women and Well-Being: How Kerala Became 'a Model' 1992 Edition Contributor(s): Jeffrey, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0333548086 ISBN-13: 9780333548080 Publisher: MacMillan OUR PRICE: $265.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1992 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Political Science | World - Asian - History | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 306 |
| LCCN: 92227530 |
| Series: How Kerala Became a Model |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.19 lbs) 285 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1990, Kerala on the southwestern coast has India's lowest infant mortality, longest life expectancy and highest female literacy. India's 'problem state' of the 1950s has become 'the Kerala model'. The collapse of a matrilineal social structure and a rigid caste system contributed to widespread politicization. Women retained a circumscribed but influential position in social life. The result is an instructive analysis for students of politics, development policy and women's issues. |