IOSR-JHSS   Volume-21 ~ Issue-5 ~ May-2016

Abstract: With the advent of modern age, as the number of women employees are growing, the maternity leave and other maternity benefit has become increasingly common. But there was no beneficial piece of legislation in the horizon which is intended to achieve the object of doing social justice to women workers. In many parts of the world, very little is known about maternity leave by women themselves before they become pregnant. Many are unaware of their rights.........

Keywords: Female worker, maternity, maternity leave, maternity benefit, maternity leave policies etc.

[1]. Anam, R.L.(2008). "Inequalities and variations of maternity leave policies throughout the world: Special focus on Bangladesh‟. BRAC University Journal,1, p:93-98
[2]. A Critical Review on the Protection and Promotion of Working Women regarding Maternity Benefit Rights: Bangladesh perspective by Ashiya Akter, World Vision Research Journal, ISSN:2078-8460,Vol- 08
[3]. BRAC University Journal, Anam "Inadequacies and variations of Maternity leave policies throughout the world: Special focus on Bangladesh‟ vol, no. 1, 2008, pp. 93-98
[4]. http://www.thedailystar.net/maternity-benefits-right-or-privilege-38659
[5]. http://myrepublica.com/opinion/story/25422/infographics-maternity-benefits-around-the-world.html

Abstract: Human trafficking poses as one of the greatest threats to human rights all over the world. It occurs in every single country on the globe. Poverty is the basic cause of human trafficking along with the others like political instability, demand for labour, low educational status, migration and rapidly growing sex industry. Women and children are more vulnerable for human trafficking because they have less social empowerment and weak in physical stature.........

Key Words:-Human trafficking, North-eastern region, Poverty, Sex industry, children, Labour.

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[4]. Singh Uma Kant: 'Modern Essay', Arihant publications(India) limited, ISBN: 978-81-8348-215-8
[5]. 'Swetabhuja'(2015): A journal of women cell of Beltola College,Guwahati-28, ISBN: 978-93-83588-09-1, page no. 47-53

Abstract: An attempt will be made in this paper to study the problem in a micro perspective vis-à-vis the evolving situation in India through the constitutional amendments relating to panchayati raj institutions ( PRIs ) adding thereby a third tier in the functioning of parliamentary democracy constitutionalising reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women in PRIs in the country. We begin by stating the issues involved in power and authority, and then in subsequent sections the inhibiting factors, changes in the situation, and the emerging situation are proposed to be dealt with. Then we take up the role of women in PRIs and state our conclusions.

[1]. Cf. WOMEN'S REALITIES, WOMEN'S CHOICES :An Introduction to Women's Studies ( Hunter College Women's Studies Collective ( Oxford University Press, New York, 1983 ), pp. 537-8.
[2]. Vinoba, WOMEN'S POWER ( Sary Sova Sangh Prakashan, Rajghat, Varanasi, 1982 ), p. 12. 3. TOWARDS EQUALITY : Report of the Committee on the Status of Women in INDIA ( Government of India, Ministry of Education & Social Welfare, New Delhi, December 1974 ), p. 301.
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Abstract: Nilanjana Sudeshna -Jhumpa Lahiri a post colonial, worldwide notable, diasporic, insignificant, South Asian woman writer and a Pulitzer Prize winner Indian American author. Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake is much more apprehensive with the growth of the Indian Diaspora in a changed world than dealing with the tradition and culture of India...........

Keywords: Multi-cultural, anxieties, unusual, hopelessness, alienation, expatriation, shrewdness and extraordinariness.

[1]. Peshkepia, Nexhat, A heart in migration,2005, 70
[2]. Agarwal, Malti. New Perspectives on Indian English Writings, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors.p.Ltd.p.40.
[3]. Lahiri, Jhumpa, The Namesake, London: Harper Collins Publishers,2003. p.6.
[4]. Shneidman Es. The Suicidal Mind. Oxford University Press. 1996.p.173.
[5]. Lahiri, Jhumpa, The Namesake, London: Harper Collins Publishers,2003. p.37.

Abstract: Breast cancer is a major health problem in many parts of the world. Breast cancer has the highest prevalence rate among women in Saudi Arabia. This study aim to review the validity and workability of semi and non-parametric survival models in non-medical data. The methodology of sisterhood method for mortality data collection is used, by designing questionnaire. Non-medical variables; age, residence, weight, family history, fertility and marital status are used to show the differences in survival analysis. A total of 32 female breast cancer cases were studied....

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Abstract: Though India has always been considered a very traditional nation when it comes to fashion, this is changing fast. Today, the Indian domestic apparel market is expected to grow at a compound average growth rate of 11% to reach USD 95 billion by 2020 from its current worth of USD 40 billion..........

Keywords: Indian womenswear, consumer, fashion, contoured garments, fit, satisfaction

[1] A. Sherrow, For Appearance Sake: the historical enclopedia of good looks, beauty and grooming (Westport, The Orxy Press, 2001).

[2] D. Morris, J. Mee, & H. Salt, The Calibration of Female Breast Size by Modelling. International Foundation Of Fashion Technology Institutes conference, Hong Kong, 2002.

[3] Ministry of Textiles, Annual Report(New Delhi, Ministry of Textiles. Retrieved from http://texmin.nic.in/documents/annual-report, 2015).

[4] Technopak, Fashion Retail Scenario in India: Trends and Market Dynamics, Retrieved 6 6, 14, from www.technopak.com/files/Fashion_Retail_Scenario_in_India.pdf 2014.

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Abstract: The majority of youth in Kenya are educated and are, therefore, the key drivers of the economy. Moreover, they possess the energy and talents requisite for industrial transformation. Kenyan youth are talented in many areas; this can be seen in socio-cultural, economic, information technology and scientific innovations witnessed in the recent times. Creativity is one of the driving forces in industrialization, but does the Kenyan youth have the creative-problem solving skills? Of late, design skills have not been effectively inculcated in our youth, because the 8-4-4 education syllabus in Kenya does not put emphasis on art and design...........

Keywords: Creativity, Youth, Problem Solving, Industrial Transformation, Kenya

[1] Robinson, K. (1996). Do Schools Kill Creativity? The Huffington Post.

[2] https://www.ted.com/talks/ken..../en

[3] Rubin, J. (2012). Technology's Impact on the Creative Potential of Youth. Creativity Research Journal, 24(2-3), 252-256.

[4] Bragg, S., Manchester, H., & Faulkner, D. (2009). Youth Voice in the Work of Creative Partnerships. London: Creativity, Culture and Education.

[5] http://www.awn.com/blogs/creative-transformation/creative-problem-solving-pt-1-discovering-originality-and-value Friday, October 22, 2010 at 5:09 pm

Abstract: In open and distance learning collaboration in teacher development programmes is called for.Collaboration if effectively implemented contributes to positive changes in teacher development standards and expanded views of didactic activities. Several stakeholders can contribute to effective teacher development through collaboration.However collaboration levels seem to be very low and ineffective in some ways..........

Keywords: collaboration, teacher development

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Abstract: The article deals with the role of unattached intellectuals in society, and transformation of this role after their involvement in state government agencies. The case of Latvian poet, playwright and politician, Rainis, is being explored. Analysis of his intentions in two stages of politically relevant activities, i.e. stage of unattached intellectual and the politician, reveal continuity.This continuity in combination withreluctance to set a new agenda for the new career contributed to the clash of identities. Furthermore, Rainislaid claim on holding the authority of leader which is related to the symbolic power.

Keywords: The political role and responsibility of intellectual, Rainis, unattached intellectual, politician.

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