Open AccessIndian Womanhood: Some Psychological Concepts
Author(s) -
Dhanalakshmi De Sousa,
Avinash De Sousa
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
mens sana monographs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0973-1229
pISSN - 1998-4014
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1229.153291
Subject(s) - psychology , mental health , gender studies , psychological health , psychiatry , sociology , clinical psychology
Indian womanhood today is at crossroads. The present paper discusses the status of Indian womanhood and its psychological underpinnings. It discusses how Indian women have suffered at the hands of their families and society leaving no path but to succumb to psychiatric illness. The role of mental health professionals and family members in supporting and promoting growth and development of the Indian woman is outlined.