Ngos And Women's Development In Rural South India - 9780367015961

Taylor & Francis

This study, by using specific criteria to compare the effectiveness of two NGOS in a state in South India, attempts to provide a new approach to analyzing NGOs and rural women. >  In recent years scholars have paid increasing attention to the role of women in development and to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as effective vehicles for change. Although there are a great many published studies dealing with each of these subjects\nseparately there are few on NGOs and their work with women. Studies that combine a theoret > Preface -- Introduction -- Karnataka: The Position of Women -- India Development Service -- Grama Vikas -- Women's Programs -- Women's Groups -- Constraints on Organizational Capacity -- Conclusion