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MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN IN KERALA: THE NEED FOR A GENDER PERSPECTIVE

Much has been written about the "high" status of women in Kerala and their central role, historically, in its development based on the remarkable achievements in the social sectors. This is reflected in the highest levels of literacy and health for Kerala women among the states of India. M...

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Autore principale: MRIDUL EAPEN
Natura: Printed Book
Pubblicazione: Samyukta: A Journal of Women’s Studies
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Accesso online:http://10.26.1.76/ks/007516.pdf
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