This unique book provides an easily comprehended overview of facts
about gender inequality and contains a valuable introduction to
economic theories of this inequality, the applicability of which is
assessed in the light of empirical evidence. A special feature of
this book is its adoption of a multidisciplinary approach to the
study of gender inequality. Both economic and sociological
influences on gender inequality are taken into account in an
innovative fashion.The scholarly coverage of this book is broad and
focuses mainly on female disadvantage; both that suffered by female
children and by women. Subjects covered include economic theories
of gender inequality and critiques of these; sex selection,
preferences for boys and the value of females; measures of gender
inequality and their application; the occurrence of poverty and its
relationship with the deprivation of women and children;
implications for the status of females of their access to different
forms of capital (taking into account modern concepts of capital);
the need to take into account little explored relationships between
gender inequality and the achievement of sustainable development;
ecofeminism; and the abuse of women by men. The discussion is
reinforced by case studies and examples drawn primarily from South
Asian and Northeast Asian countries. Some attention is given in the
case studies to the diverse practices of 'tribal' people and
minorities. This is done in order to better assess existing
theories about gender inequality. The value of adopting a
multidisciplinary approach to the study of gender inequality is
well demonstrated. Consequently, this book provides a more holistic
and balanced view of gender inequality than other available books.
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