Essays about: "modernization theory india"

Found 3 essays containing the words modernization theory india.

  1. 1. Knowledge, Contribution and Social factors : A qualitative study about psychiatric social work in Goa, India

    University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för socialvetenskap

    Author : Caroline Jonsson; Aina James Bergh; [2013]
    Keywords : Psychiatric social work; Mental illness in India; Mental illness in Goa; Social factors; Contribution; Knowledge;

    Abstract : Social work is one of the core mental health professions. With a dominance of a biological model in psychiatry, the scope of social factors has been relatively marginal. Social factors have been argued to be social work ́s area of expertise. READ MORE

  3. 2. The issue of sexual violence against women in contemporary India.

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sandra Neuman; [2013]
    Keywords : Sexual violence; women; India; anomie; modernization;

    Abstract : India is often described to be a country with a fast growing economy and progressive indicators of human development. However, over the last decade there has been a growing concern of increased reporting of sexual violence in India which seems to contradict the first description. READ MORE

  4. 3. SAFFRON FOR A FAIR BABY TRADITIONAL CHILDBEARING BELIEFS AND PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Kristina Engelin; [2009]
    Keywords : Tamil Nadu; traditions; beliefs; culture; postpartum; Pregnancy; birth; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In spite of the modernization of obstetrics in Tamil Nadu, the rural women still adhere to several traditional beliefs and practices, in regard to childbearing and postpartum. The varieties of non-biomedical practices were used in attempt to ensure a risk-free delivery and the birth of a healthy baby, although the collected data shows that some of them are harmful. READ MORE