Theoretical Perspectives on Gender and Development
Häftad bok. International Development Research Centre. 2000. 215 s. Häftad.
Gott skick. It explores the evolution of gender and development theory, introduces competing theoretical frameworks, and examines new and emerging debates. Focus is on the implications of theory for policy and practice.
Förlagsfakta
- ISBN
- 0889369100
- Titel
- Theoretical perspectives on gender and development [Elektronisk resurs]
- Författare
- Parpart, Jane L. - Connelly, M. Patricia - Barriteau, V. Eudine
- Förlag
- Ottawa : International Development Research Centre
- Språk
- English
- Baksidestext
- Theoretical Perspectives on Gender and Development demystifies the theory of gender and development and shows how it plays an important role in everyday life. It explores the evolution of gender and development theory, introduces competing theoretical frameworks, and examines new and emerging debates. The focus is on the implications of theory for policy and practice, and the need to theorize gender and development to create a more egalitarian society. This book is intended for classroom and workshop use in the fields of development studies, development theory, gender and development, and wome
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Why Theory?; Chapter 2 Why Gender? Why Development?; Chapter 3 Feminism and Development: Theoretical Perspectives; Chapter 4 Feminist Theory and Development: Implications for Policy, Research, and Action; Chapter 5 Alternative Approaches to Women and Development; Chapter 6 The Women's Movement and Its Role in Development; Appendix 1 Key Concepts; Appendix 2 Acronyms and Abbreviations; Appendix 3 Contributing Authors;
Electronic reproduction.
