VOICES OF THE FISHERWOMEN OF WEST BENGAL (CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS)

In the wider terms the book throws light on the importance of women in fisheries and the different challenges they have to face in sustaining their livelihood raising their voices in establishing their identity and rights in the society with special reference to West Bengal. The author strongly believes that the book is a valuable contribution to the field of Social Sciences more specifically in the discipline of Women and Gender studies. The content is based on original and serious research work and has explored an almost new vista of a large scale involvement of women in the fisheries sector. Despite their significant contribution in fisheries they are unheard by society and are marginalised. The book also explores the role of the state and non-state actors. The author has also tried to focus upon the mechanism of micro-credit as a probable tool of their empowerment.