Promotion of Human Development Indices through Higher Education

Abstract

The general purpose of this book is to examine the impact of globalization on higher education in India, along with the following specific analyses:

• ▸ To review the gendered effects of domestic reforms and globalization of higher education on girls/women;

• ▸ To highlight the importance of higher education in promoting human development, in general, and gender equality and empowerment, in particular;

• ▸ To link up national and international policies and trends in higher education with micro-level cases of select educational institutions in Mumbai;

• ▸ To chart a road map for future promotion of women’s development in higher education, at the work place and at home/society to widen their capabilities, opportunities, and choices.

The Research Design and Methodology used at the micro and macro levels is listed below: