Author: Nelly P. Stromquist Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135498547 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 718
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Ideal for researching the status and activities of Third World women For quick, reliable coverage of women's issues in developing countries, here is a concise reference work written by a team of more than 80 international experts. The Encyclopedia comprises 68 essays that cover the entire Third World, from Africa to Asia, from the Near East to South and Central America, from the South Pacific to the Caribbean. The women authors are acknowledged experts from Harvard University, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, the University of Nairobi, the International Labor Organization, and other institutions, who summarize the most recent scholarship on a wide range of important subjects. Thoroughly indexed and cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia is an ideal starting point for in-depth research in such areas as: recent developments in the prevention of violence against women * the conditions of women's lives across regions and countries * women's participation in government, science, and technology * hidden curriculum issues in higher education * an overview of women's experiences as small-scale entrepreneurs A feminist viewpoint enhances the coverage Informed throughout by a feminist perspective, the Encyclopedia focuses on traditional women's concerns, such as political participation, human rights, nutrition, housework, the family, equality, health, and more. But the coverage also extends to such issues as domestic and sexual violence, creation of women-friendly cities, patriarchal ideologies as religious beliefs, the needs of older women, new jobs and exploitation in industrial production, AIDS, the gender consequences of ecological devastation, movements for change, and other areas of increasing awareness. Geographical entries cover all the major regions and countries and discuss conditions and issues in each area. Spotlights the newest and best sources The Encyclopedia brings together information that has been widely scattered in sources from many disciplines. An introduction by the editor illuminates the most important issues faced by Third World women today and analyzes the drastically changed global situation and how the changes impacted on the material presented in the Encyclopedia. Reference aids make information retrieval easy An annotated bibliography of the latest and most important sources, as well as a reference list at the end of each chapter, provide quick access to current literature. A thorough name and subject index makes it easy to pinpoint information. Special Features Offers articles by recognized scholars and activists on gender and developmental issues * Presents a variety of perspectives by women from both industrialized and developing countries * Summarizes the literature of established disciplines, bringing together important material scattered in many sources * Identifies new areas for research affecting gender and development in emerging fields, such as legal rights * Outlines strategies for action in such critical areas as ecology and urban issues * An annotated bibliography and list of references at end of each chapter make it easy to expand your research
Author: Janice Peterson Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 9781843768685 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 840
Book Description
Comprehensive reference work introducing readers to the field of feminist economics. It addresses key concepts as well as feminist economic critiques and reconstructions of major economic theories and policy debates.
Author: Rania Antonopoulos Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 113675492X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 318
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With the full effects of the Great Recession still unfolding, this collection of essays analyses the gendered economic impacts of the crisis. The volume, from an international set of contributors, argues that gender-differentiated economic roles and responsibilities within households and markets can potentially influence the ways in which men and women are affected in times of economic crisis. Looking at the economy through a gender lens, the contributors investigate the antecedents and consequences of the ongoing crisis as well as the recovery policies adopted in selected countries. There are case studies devoted to Latin America, transition economies, China, India, South Africa, Turkey, and the USA. Topics examined include unemployment, the job-creation potential of fiscal expansion, the behavioral response of individuals whose households have experienced loss of income, social protection initiatives, food security and the environment, shedding of jobs in export-led sectors, and lessons learned thus far. From these timely contributions, students, scholars, and policymakers are certain to better understand the theoretical and empirical linkages between gender equality and macroeconomic policy in times of crisis.
Author: Kristen M. Shockley Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108245072 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 1081
Book Description
The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work-Family Interface is a response to growing interest in understanding how people manage their work and family lives across the globe. Given global and regional differences in cultural values, economies, and policies and practices, research on work-family management is not always easily transportable to different contexts. Researchers have begun to acknowledge this, conducting research in various national settings, but the literature lacks a comprehensive source that aims to synthesize the state of knowledge, theoretical progression, and identification of the most compelling future research ideas within field. The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work-Family Interface aims to fill this gap by providing a single source where readers can find not only information about the general state of global work-family research, but also comprehensive reviews of region-specific research. It will be of value to researchers, graduate students, and practitioners of applied and organizational psychology, management, and family studies.
Author: Popescu, Cristina Raluca Gh. Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 166845114X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 531
Book Description
Today’s context of sustainability and its challenges have shifted dramatically in the post-COVID-19 era. Economic development, social development, and environmental protection are vital concerns for sustainability and sustainable development, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 crisis. It is essential to address the necessary issues and opportunities in order to be able to understand the importance of sustainability and sustainable development. The Handbook of Research on SDGs for Economic Development, Social Development, and Environmental Protection provides an updated view of the newest trends, novel practices, and latest tendencies concerning the manner of supporting and ensuring sustainability and the challenges of the post-COVID-19 era, while focusing on economic development, social development, and environmental protection. It also discusses the ways in which global nations are expected to realize successful partnerships in order to support sustainability and sustainable development while targeting sensible issues. Covering topics such as organizational green culture implications, global economy, and urban energy efficiency, this major reference work is an essential resource for scientists, economists, students and educators of higher education, sociologists, environmental scientists, executives, managers, government officials, entrepreneurs, researchers, and academicians.
Author: María Ángeles Durán Publisher: Fundacion BBVA ISBN: 8492937289 Category : Globalization Languages : en Pages : 513
Book Description
Esta obra contiene un análisis novedoso de conceptos tan relevantes como trabajo, necesidad, calidad de vida, libertad y coacción. En ella se pone de manifiesto la constante interacción entre trabajo remunerado y no remunerado, entre hogares y Estado, así como la internacionalización de estos trasvases a través de las migraciones.
Author: Wolfgang Glatzer Publisher: Springer ISBN: 9401791783 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 878
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This handbook provides a comprehensive historical account of the field of Quality of Life. It brings together theoretical insights and empirical findings and presents the main items of global quality of life and wellbeing research. Worldwide in its scope of topics, the handbook examines discussions of demographic and health development, the spread of democracy, global economic accounting, multi-item measurement of perceived satisfaction and expert-assessed quality of life and the well-being of children, women and poor people. It looks at well-being in specific regions, including North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, South America and Eastern and Western Europe. In addition to contributions by leading and younger authors, the handbook includes contributions from International Organizations about their own work with respect to social reporting.
Author: Sandra Leiva Publisher: Santiago, Chile : Naciones Unidas, CEPAL = ECLAC, Women and Development Unit ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 50
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Based on the Survey of Socio-economic Characteristics of Chile for 1994.
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