Urban Slums and Women Empowerment

This book provides an understanding of the dynamics of the slums. It discusses the various slum development initiatives and strategies of the Government. It analyses the various dimensions of the empowerment and assesses the level of empowerment of women in slums. The book reflects their strengths and weaknesses. It suggests the measures to overcome the constraints. This book is useful to the policy-makers, administrators, researchers, social workers and students.

Autorentext

Pallavi Kabde is Head, Dept of Public Administration, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, India. She is a doctorate from Osmania University. She has several academic distinctions including Malathi Rolling Shield and Sardar Vallabhai Patel Gold Medal. She has a decade of experience in teaching, research, and extension.