Women in the Third World: Gender Issues in Rural and Urban Areas
By Lynne BrydonWomen in the Third World provides an up-to-date general account and review of research on the roles and status of women in contemporary Third World societies. The book focuses on four major themes of underdevelopment which have particular relevance for gender roles and relations: the household, production, reproduction and policy. These issues are illustrated with material from rural and urban areas in all parts of the Third World. The book summarizes significant ideas and findings.
Lynne Brydon and Sylvia Chang have avoided a narrow focus on particular regions and countries to provide a synoptic overview. In addition to being a valuable source of reference for scholars interested in gender and development in the Third World, the book also attempts to pinpoint fundamental aspects of gender inequality which apply to women everywhere. The overriding conclusion of the book is that women's experiences of development are generally negative and that intervention is urgently required to prevent their positions relative to men's deteriorating still further.
Book details
- Paperback
- 327 pages
- English
- 0813514703
- 9780813514703
About Lynne Brydon
lynne brydon was Read More about Lynne Brydon
More Books By Lynne Brydon
People who bought this also bought
Age Happens (Retired Edition): The Best Quotes and Cartoons About Growing Older
Used Book
Ecommerce Evolved : The Essential Playbook To Build, Grow & Scale A Successful Ecommerce Business
Used Book
Total Control Financial Guide to the Qrp : How to Get Checkbook Control of Your 401k Rollover Money Now!
Used Book
The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want
New Book
...and the Horse He Rode in on : People Vs. Kenneth Starr
Used Book
The Best of Robert Murray McCheyne : 120 Daily Devotions to Nurture Your Spirit and Refresh Your Soul
Used Book
Crushing It! : How Great Entrepreneurs Build Business and Influence - and How You Can, Too
New Book