‘LAW AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN INDIA’

BOOK REVIEW OF, “WOMEN IN INDIAN SOCIETY” WRITTEN BY NEERA DESAI & USHA THAKKAR

AUTHOR – DEVYANI ANAND THORAT, LLM STUDENT AT DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY’S, SHRI. NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE, SAVITRIBAI PHULE UNIVERSITY, PUNE

BEST CITATION – DEVYANI ANAND THORAT, ‘LAW AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN INDIA’ BOOK REVIEW OF, “WOMEN IN INDIAN SOCIETY” WRITTEN BY NEERA DESAI & USHA THAKKAR, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (12) OF 2025, PG. 497-501, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

INTRODUCTION:

A. INTRODUCTION:

The book “Women in Indian Society” provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted roles, challenges, and contributions of women in the socio-cultural, economic, and political fabric of India. It delves into the evolution of women’s status from ancient to modern times, examining how traditional norms, religious doctrines, colonial influences, and post-independence developments have shaped the position of women in Indian society. The author takes a critical lens to assess issues such as gender discrimination, patriarchy, domestic violence, lack of education, dowry, and underrepresentation in decision-making spaces, while also highlighting the resilience and agency of women across different strata of society.