Significance of Gender-related Development Indicators: An Analysis of Indian States

Indian Journal of Gender Studies

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 291-343

  Rustagi, Preet ^a  

^a Centre for Women's Development Studies   (India)

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EID: 34247660044     PISSN: 09715215     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/097152150401100303     Document Type: Article

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