GLOBALIZATION AND GENDER

The challenges and consequences of globalization have been a significant point of discussion with different stakeholders in society. Along with it, much debate has been generated in terms of women’s representation in the global economy. Nevertheless, there is a wider need to understand the scope where women fit in the larger scheme of today’s global environment. This book aims to contribute to the development of a feminist perspective by presenting research literature on women and related issues linked to their gender.

The authors have made significant contribution by bringing insights from wide and varied areas that impact women in their personal, social and economic lives. The book is a reflection of the voices of women who in spite of being a part of a growing world economy are still languishing behind. The issues are many—be it their sexual orientation, striving for gender equality, economic empowerment, sound education, sexual harassment, exploration towards self-identity and strong physical and mental health—these have been explored and analysed in great depth. We hope that readers will find the subject matter worthy enough to bring in to much larger platform for future debate and take affirmative action for the holistic development of women.

Sumita Sarkar has had her M.Phil and Ph.D in social sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. In 2008 – 09 she was awarded Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship for pursuing her postdoctoral research at London School of Economics, Asia Research Centre, UK. At present, she is Dean at Institute of Business Studies and Research (IBSAR), Navi Mumbai. She has published in the areas of development and crime, culture and change, gender issues and labour relations and also on human resources management.

Manjari Srivastava is a doctorate in Organizational Behaviour from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. She is a psychologist by profession and has keen interest in the area of behavioural sciences. At present, she is Associate Professor at School of Business Management, NMIMS University, Mumbai.