Author: Dandekar Hemalata C
Place: Michigan
Publisher: University of Michigan
Year: 1986
Pages: 325
ISBN: 0-89148-036-6
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies
Keyword: Industrialization, Urban Employment, Sugao village, Women’s Issues, Social Change
Shelf: C9R5
Accession No: B700
Contents: Figures, Tables, Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part I: Life in Sugao, Part II: Work in Sugao, Part III: Life in Bombay, Epilogue, Tables, Glossary, References, Index
Abstract: This book provides an in-depth case study of Sugao, a village located approximately 150 miles from Bombay, to examine the nuanced impacts of industrialization and urban employment opportunities on rural life. Through the lens of this single village, the author, Dandekar, explores how large-scale, top-down development initiatives influence local social and economic dynamics. She presents these transformations not merely through statistical data but by closely observing and conveying the lived experiences of villagers, particularly those she developed strong connections with. The study sheds light on rural-urban migration patterns, shifts in traditional livelihoods, and the broader implications of development on rural society. Special attention is given to the roles and perspectives of women, highlighting gendered dimensions of social change. Enhanced by maps, diagrams, and photographs, the book offers a vivid portrayal of village life amid modernizing forces. It serves as a valuable supplementary resource for students and scholars interested in development studies, rural sociology, urbanization, planning, and gender issues, by bridging the gap between macro policy frameworks and micro-level realities.