Emerging research trends in social sciences

The book examines the theoretical as well as practical aspects of emerging trends in research in social sciences. The implications of these paradigm shifts have been analysed for discussing methodological issues in research framework, community participation, gender issues in social science research and its role in development of agribusiness activities.
The book comprises four parts: Part-I indicates that for promoting quality research in social research in social sciences an excellent rapport development is foundation of evidence based policy matters and academic research in social sciences. This section also indicates some missing vibrancy in the social sciences research environment. Part-II highlights the role of community research for the betterment of life of common masses. The adoption of holistic approach, public inclusion, social perception, attitudes, gender roles and public acceptance, would lead to improvements in the management of common resources. The diffusion of the religious practices has contributed to the religious dispersion and spiritual sowing across the world. Part-Ill pinpoints that gender plays a vital role in hygiene products for better environmental quality. The role of Microfinancing has already been established in women empowerment in wider part of the globe. At the same time, crimes against women are on the rise despite the development and enactment of various laws. Part-IV establishes the pivotal role of agriculture sector in betterment of life by way of provision of sufficient food stuff as well as export earnings.