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Synopsis Women have been oppressed, suppressed, marginalized rather colonized by men since antiquity. Despite many positive developments in securing women’s human rights, discrimination against women continues to be embedded in the social system in many parts of the world, denying the majority of women the choice to decide how they live. Today emancipation of women and equality with man have become important issues. Existing gender inequalities and barriers to women should be eliminated and, their participation in all levels of policy making and implementation should be increased for the successful development of any country. The present volume vividly discusses various issues related to the female exploitation and women’s emancipation. It will be a valuable reference tool for policy makers, academics, women’s emancipation. It will be a valuable reference tool for policy makers, academics, women’s associations, social welfare agencies and women activists.