Jeuti Barooah

The book focuses attention on the single women in Assamese Hindu Society. In the urban milieu, education, delayed marriage and occupational opportunities, all of which reflect social change, pave the way for the emergence of single women' as a definable component of the women's world. This study is a scholarly attempt to scientifically explore and analyze the life history and problems of single women. The author?s efforts to give a deep insight into the matter coupled with some concluding observations and suggestions regarding future course of action make the study more valuable.