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Titolo |
Theoretical perspectives on gender and development / / edited by Jane L. Parpart, M. Patricia Connelly, and V. Eudine Barriteau |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2000 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-84989-4 |
9786610849895 |
1-55250-272-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (232 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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ParpartJane L |
ConnellyPatricia |
BarriteauEudine |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Women in development |
Sex role |
Feminism |
Feminist theory |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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""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"" |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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, |
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development theory, gender and development, and women's studies. Its clear and straightforward prose will be appreciated by undergraduate and seasoned professional, alike. Classroom exercises, study questions, activities, and case studies are included. It is designed for use in both formal and nonformal educational settings. |
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