Towards gender equity in development /

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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 and opportunities for the future.

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Hauptverfasser:
Anderson, Siwan, Beaman, Lori A., Platteau, J. P. (HerausgeberIn)
Weitere Verfasser:
Anderson, , and , Siwan (HerausgeberIn), Anderson, Siwan (HerausgeberIn), Beaman, Lori A. (HerausgeberIn)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford, UK Oxford University Press 2019
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
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 and opportunities for the future.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).
Anmerkungen:
This edition previously issued in print: 2018.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780192565068
0192565060
9780192565051
0192565052
9780191868115
0191868116
Schlagworte:
Women in economic development > Developing countries.
Sex discrimination against women > Developing countries.
Women > Developing countries > Social conditions.
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