TRENDS OF CHANGE IN THE POSITION OF WOMEN in ORISSAN SOCIETY SINCE INDEPENDENCE

Abstract

ABSTRACT newlineWith an aim to explain and explore the nature of trends reflected in the change in Women-Situation in Orissa, the present study has undertaken. In this context, it may be said that the Women-Situation , not only in India but also throughout the world, is in a marginalized state since ancient days which has gradually undergone a change due to the impact of era of humanism and consequently advancing through modernism to post-modernism. Obviously, a spectacular change is noticed in Women-situation , though a considerable part of women considered themselves as subalterns as they themselves are bound with prevailing social traditions, customs usages and beliefs, which one is based upon blind beliefs, superstitions, orthodoxy and conservatism. It is due to the impact of socio-cultural programmes and governmental initiatives, a trend, i.e. to awake with own conscience and effort , is emerging in the society. This brought a dynamic change in the women situation in Orissa. newline newline