Rural Women in South Asia (Hardcover)

"The book highlights the commonalties and differences in rural women s experiences across the countries and communities of the South Asian region. It argues that the low status and weak empowerment of rural women is on account of the structural conditions of poverty and inequality in the region, the social and cultural shaping of gender ideologies, and the multiple patriarchies and caste and class dominance through which poor women experience power relations. However, a sense of optimism pervades as country experiences reflect the renewed concerns and commitments about rural women s empowerment in both state policy and the significant snowballing of social activism in the region. The essays in the book reiterates the importance of poverty alleviation, providing decent work opportunities, investing in education and health, involving women in decision making and governance such that their substantive empowerment could be fostered by enhancing their capabilities, entitlements and choices."

General

Imprint:	Rawat Publications
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	December 2007
First published:	2007
Editors:	Jaya Arunachalam
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-81-316-0095-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Rural communities Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Promotions
LSN:	81-316-0095-5
Barcode:	9788131600955

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