India Higher Education Report 2022: Women in Higher Education

This book explores the various dimensions of gender inequality in higher education and employment in India, highlighting the challenges women face in accessing opportunities and achieving leadership positions. It provides an in-depth analysis of the issues and provides a critique of higher education policy and planning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted aspects of gender inequality that persist in higher education and employment in India. It offers a detailed examination of the intricate challenges women encounter in pursuing higher education and successfully transitioning from academic opportunities to successful careers in the labor market, including leadership roles in academia. The book argues that despite significant advancements in gender equality in enrollment, these disparities serve as impediments to realizing the transformative potential of higher education for the well-being of women and the development of the nation. The volume explores the barriers that prevent women from accessing their desired fields and the challenges they face in assuming leadership positions in higher education.

As a critical analysis of higher education policy and planning, this book holds significant interest for educators, students, researchers, policymakers, political scientists, international relations experts, economists, feminists, women's studies scholars, gender studies scholars, law scholars, and sociologists. It provides valuable insights for academicians, policymakers, and anyone passionate about studying gender in Indian Higher Education.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032458786