GENDER APARTHEID IN INDIA & Legal Interventions

Gender Apartheid in India & Legal Interventions by Prof. K.S. Sarwani is an in-depth exploration of the persistent gender inequalities and legal frameworks shaping women's rights in India. The book critically examines the historical, cultural, and socio-legal factors contributing to gender discrimination, spanning from ancient customs to contemporary legal and policy interventions. Prof. Sarwani provides a detailed analysis of the Constitution of India through a gendered lens, highlighting both its protective measures and its limitations in achieving gender justice.The book delves into judicial interventions, legislative policies, and international efforts to address gender disparities, particularly focusing on Hindu women's rights in different life stages—as daughters, wives, mothers, and widows. It discusses personal laws, state policies, and societal structures that continue to perpetuate discrimination despite legal safeguards.With an analytical yet accessible approach, this book serves as an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, legal professionals, social activists, and students of gender studies and law, offering a roadmap toward achieving a more gender-inclusive society.