Citation

George M. Affilia 2011; 26(3): 304-313.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0886109911417690

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

For the past few decades, Kerala, India, has been heralded as the model of development and has attracted significant media and academic attention. Among its most noteworthy achievements are its literacy, life expectancy, and mortality rates and state government spending on social welfare. However, these macrorealities mask many unpleasant microrealities, such as subjugating cultural practices and violence against women. This article explores the social system of Kerala to identify the invisibility of highly literate women in Kerala. The objectives are to deconstruct the gender paradox in Kerala and to discuss strategies to transform the dominant discourse including social work.