http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4227 2026-05-01T12:33:19Z 2026-05-01T12:33:19Z Joshi, Geeta http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20534 2026-03-20T21:31:30Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Demographic Profile and Present Situation of Elderly Women in South Asian Countries Joshi, Geeta Globally, life expectancy at birth increased from around 47 years in the 1950s to 67 in 2008, an increase of 20 years in the space of half a century. The gain has been impressive among less developed regions, i.e. 24 years compared to 10 in developed regions (UN, 2007). South Asia has the world s largest concentration of people living below the poverty line. Poor delivery of key public services is of particular concern, ranging from health and education to legal services and road maintenance. International Year of Older Persons in 1999 and the 2002 Madrid World Assembly on Ageing describes current situation of population ageing, its causes and consequences and implications at the policy. Almost all the 15 countries reviewed have put in place an institutional structure for dealing with issues relating to older people and framed some relevant policies, plans or laws. The present paper will highlight the situation of elderly women with special demographic characteristics and how the cultural and geographical background affects the situation of elderly women. The present paper is a review paper aimed at describing the situation of elderly women influenced by socio cultural characteristics of south Asian countries.

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Pilane, Sushma Joshi, Geeta http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20212 2026-03-06T21:31:15Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dr. Ambedkar's Vision on Freedom for Women in Context of Socio-cultural Practices: Effect of Umed Training on Women Empowerment in Tribal Area Pilane, Sushma; Joshi, Geeta Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution, envisioned a society rooted in gender equality and social justice. His pioneering efforts laid the ground work for the empowerment of women and the marginalized sections of society (Kareem, 2024). Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar sacrificed his life the betterment of underprivileged society. His constitutional contribution helped a common man to fight against injustice. He brought a movement for upliftment of the women through his thoughts and belief. Ambedkar and his beliefs on society based on equality are yet to be recognized for reforming the Indian society and making the life of women better (Devi K.M.2020). To eradicate poverty in the rural areas of the state, the Central Government launched the National Rural Livelihoods Mission in the year 20 11. The pillars ofthe mission are social inclusion, economic inclusion, financial inclusion, and access to public services and benefits from development schemes. All kinds of capabilities of women members are being developed. Women's skills are being increased. Women of self-help groups are starting agriculture-based and nonagriculture- based industries. Aim: The present paper highlight women contribution in family and rural development and challenges faced by women to become economically independent. Methodology: Descriptive research design was used to describe present status of women participation in social and economic sphere. 60 tribal women participated in study from Purandar Block. Probability sampling method with stratified sample and interview schedule was used. Descriptive data analysis was applied. Results: It shows that 50% women among completed training have started their own business however other are still working in their farm and don't want to start any business due to some socio cultural reasons. Those who started their business now they have multiple livelihood sources and income mcreases.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Tilak, Geetali Joshi, Geeta http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/19711 2025-11-25T21:31:08Z 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z

Marginalisation of Women in Media with Special Reference to India Tilak, Geetali; Joshi, Geeta The aim of this study is to carry out a literature review on women work ing in media in order to know the state of marginalisation, and to understand whether and to what extent the studies conducted so far have addressed these issues: nature of marginalisation in specific media. What are the hurdles it cre ated in developing carrier.The article relies on a literature review about women in media. For this purpose, a literature search on Scopus, Google scholar, Pub med and Research gate has been carried out, using a set of selected keywords. Selected papers have been analysed and classified in an attempt to identify main topics, and results obtained from previous studies. This study contributes to the expansion of literature on women in media, and explored perspective towards marginalisation of women. The study literature review puts in evidence that this is the issue, which gives us the possibility to identify new trends and future directions for research. The results highlight the nature of marginalisa tion of women in media and role of media in empowerment of women. Study highlights many young girls are taking education in mass media but entering into field as journalist marginalised them due to patriarchy.

2024-08-01T00:00:00Z Chavan, Vijayamala http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/16179 2024-07-19T21:31:18Z 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z

Financial and Social Problems Faced by Parents of Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pune City Chavan, Vijayamala Autism Spectrum Disorder is developmental disability caused by neurological disfunctioning in the brain. Some people with Autism spectrum disorder have differences such as a genetic conditions .Autism children plays with plays toys at every time. Autism spectrum disorder impact on the nervous system and it affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social, physical health of affected individual..There are some characteristics of autism disorder patients. They are unavailable to maintain eye contact and avoid the people. In these conditions parents of autistic child suffering more. Parents struggling more during treatment of autism disorder. Parents have other household responsibility .Parents additionally are handling expense of treatment. Parents not have idea for government scheme for autism patients. Parents are unaware about various nongovernmental organizations who working for autism disorder. In autism disorder speech therapy and medication are very effective in disorder. Patients needs special attendant with them. Majority parents take help senior citizen. In this study try to put on the solutions and various help resources for parents. If parents get various financial aid resources patient will get help for treatment. From this research study have to find out the social and economic problems faced by child with autism parents. Study on how stress affect to parents because of the social stigma. Financial stress during managing the treatment for autism child. This is study to find out the solutions to minimize economic and social problems faced by autistic parents.

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