RETHINKING GENDER
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- ISBN13: 9788131606100
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher Imprint: Rawat
- Pages: 272
- Language: English
- Edition: First
- Item Weight: 500
- BISAC Subject(s): Women Studies
In the process of development women play a significant role. However, development has bypassed women who not only constitute half of population of the nations, but also make a significant contribution to the development of their economy. But, unfortunately, their contribution is not only questioned but is not considered valuable too.
This book presents a kaleidoscopic view of the status of women in the contemporary world. As a consequence of the new changing scenario, especially with respect to women’s rights and gender equality, there is a need to provide more opportunities to work in a gender-friendly environment leading to progress and prosperity of a nation. The objective is to enhance and share knowledge about the gender aspects in the era of globalization and promote mechanism that strengthens the positive aspects of gender and social welfare. The book serves the purpose of a reference book in the field of development studies in general and women studies in particular.
This book presents a kaleidoscopic view of the status of women in the contemporary world. As a consequence of the new changing scenario, especially with respect to women’s rights and gender equality, there is a need to provide more opportunities to work in a gender-friendly environment leading to progress and prosperity of a nation. The objective is to enhance and share knowledge about the gender aspects in the era of globalization and promote mechanism that strengthens the positive aspects of gender and social welfare. The book serves the purpose of a reference book in the field of development studies in general and women studies in particular.
Roli Misra is Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics in D.B.S. (PG) College, Kanpur. She has published articles in scholarly journals and has presented over 30 papers in national and international seminars/conferences. She has also completed research projects for different agencies like University Grants Commission, Plan India and Oxfam India. Her interest areas are gender issues and development issues.