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China's countryside is being transformed by rapid, far-reaching
development. This wide-reaching and multidisciplinary book
questions whether gender politics are changing in response to this
development, and explores how gender politics inform and are
reproduced or reconfigured in the languages, knowledge, processes
and practices of development in rural China. The contributors -
prominent scholars in the fields of political science, sociology,
gender, development and Chinese studies - argue that although
gender has been elided in recent development policies, women have
been singled out as a 'vulnerable group' requiring protection,
instruction and 'empowerment' from paternalistic state and NGOs.
Nevertheless, development has facilitated the dissemination of
gender equality as an ideal and institutional norm, increased the
channels through which women can advance claims for equal rights,
and expanded the possibilities for agency available to them.
Drawing on extensive field research in sites across China, from
remote communities in Inner Mongolia and Guizhou to the fringes of
expanding cities, the contributors illustrate how different women
are bringing their own aspirations for development to bear in the
momentous changes occurring in rural China. This compelling and
thought-provoking book will be of interest to scholars, students
and researchers in the fields of public and social policy,
sociology, political economy, anthropology, gender and development.
Contributors: L. Bossen, L. Eklund, Y. Huang, C. Ingram, T. Jacka,
H. Ross, S. Sargeson, S.R. Wesoky, S. Yu, L. Yang, J. Zhao
This edited collection explores issues surrounding the provision of collective goods within the context of post-crisis East and Southeast Asia. It includes case studies on Korea, Indonesia, China, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore among others.
China's countryside is being transformed by rapid, far-reaching
development. This wide-reaching and multidisciplinary book
questions whether gender politics are changing in response to this
development, and explores how gender politics inform and are
reproduced or reconfigured in the languages, knowledge, processes
and practices of development in rural China. The contributors -
prominent scholars in the fields of political science, sociology,
gender, development and Chinese studies - argue that although
gender has been elided in recent development policies, women have
been singled out as a 'vulnerable group' requiring protection,
instruction and 'empowerment' from paternalistic state and NGOs.
Nevertheless, development has facilitated the dissemination of
gender equality as an ideal and institutional norm, increased the
channels through which women can advance claims for equal rights,
and expanded the possibilities for agency available to them.
Drawing on extensive field research in sites across China, from
remote communities in Inner Mongolia and Guizhou to the fringes of
expanding cities, the contributors illustrate how different women
are bringing their own aspirations for development to bear in the
momentous changes occurring in rural China. This compelling and
thought-provoking book will be of interest to scholars, students
and researchers in the fields of public and social policy,
sociology, political economy, anthropology, gender and development.
Contributors: L. Bossen, L. Eklund, Y. Huang, C. Ingram, T. Jacka,
H. Ross, S. Sargeson, S.R. Wesoky, S. Yu, L. Yang, J. Zhao
China's rapid economic growth, modernization and globalization have
led to astounding social changes. Contemporary China provides a
fascinating portrayal of society and social change in the
contemporary People's Republic of China. This book introduces
readers to key sociological perspectives, themes and debates about
Chinese society. It explores topics such as family life,
citizenship, gender, ethnicity, labour, religion, education, class
and rural/urban inequalities. It considers China's imperial past,
the social and institutional legacies of the Maoist era, and the
momentous forces shaping it in the present. It also emphasises
diversity and multiplicity, encouraging readers to consider new
perspectives and rethink Western stereotypes about China and its
people. Real-life case studies illustrate the key features of
social relations and change in China. Definitions of key terms,
discussion questions and lists of further reading help consolidate
learning. Including full-colour maps and photographs, this book
offers remarkable insight into Chinese society and social change.
China's rapid economic growth, modernization and globalization have
led to astounding social changes. Contemporary China provides a
fascinating portrayal of society and social change in the
contemporary People's Republic of China. This book introduces
readers to key sociological perspectives, themes and debates about
Chinese society. It explores topics such as family life,
citizenship, gender, ethnicity, labour, religion, education, class
and rural/urban inequalities. It considers China's imperial past,
the social and institutional legacies of the Maoist era, and the
momentous forces shaping it in the present. It also emphasises
diversity and multiplicity, encouraging readers to consider new
perspectives and rethink Western stereotypes about China and its
people. Real-life case studies illustrate the key features of
social relations and change in China. Definitions of key terms,
discussion questions and lists of further reading help consolidate
learning. Including full-colour maps and photographs, this book
offers remarkable insight into Chinese society and social change.
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