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• Publisher : Oxford University Press
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• Release Date : 29 April 2024

As a result of widespread mistreatment and overt discrimination, women in the developing world often lack autonomy. This book explores key sources of female empowerment and discusses the current challenges

• Publisher : IDRC
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• Release Date : 29 April 1995

In this landmark book, the UN-commissioned Gender Working Group outlines its policy proposals for national science and technology programs. Its goal is to ensure that women and men have equal

• Publisher : Duke University Press
• File Size : 47,5 Mb
• Release Date : 06 March 2006

Seeking to catalyze innovative thinking and practice within the field of women and gender in development, editors Jane S. Jaquette and Gale Summerfield have brought together scholars, policymakers, and development

• Publisher : IDRC
• File Size : 42,5 Mb
• Release Date : 29 April 2024

Around the world, there are concerns that many tax codes are biased against women, and that contemporary tax reforms tend to increase the incidence of taxation on the poorest women

• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• File Size : 35,6 Mb
• Release Date : 29 April 2024

"As a result of widespread mistreatment and overt discrimination, women in the developing world often lack autonomy. Towards Gender Equity in Development brings together leading scholars working on gender issues

• Publisher : Zubaan
• File Size : 43,5 Mb
• Release Date : 01 January 2007

Although there have been notable gains for women globally in the last few decades, gender inequality and gender-based inequities continue to impinge upon girls' and women's ability to realize their

• Publisher : Routledge
• File Size : 43,7 Mb
• Release Date : 04 March 2019

The fact that women have achieved higher levels of political inclusion within low- and middle-income countries has generated much speculation about whether this is reaping broader benefits in tackling gender-based

• Publisher : Routledge
• File Size : 27,9 Mb
• Release Date : 12 October 2012

The contributors to this edited volume explore the effects of various development strategies and associated macroeconomic policies on women’s well-being and progress towards gender equality. Detailed analyses of major

• Publisher : Transitioning to Sustainability
• File Size : 32,6 Mb
• Release Date : 12 November 2021

Gender Equality, the fifth UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 5), aims for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and girls. It thereby addresses all forms of violence, unpaid

• Publisher : Routledge
• File Size : 28,8 Mb
• Release Date : 25 November 2016

Drawing on studies from Africa, Asia and South America, this book provides empirical evidence and conceptual explorations of the gendered dimensions of food security. It investigates how food security and