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Women Across Cultures examines contemporary women''s issues and empowerment from a global perspective. Gender inequality is examined as a historical sociocultural phenomenon within the context of interlocking systems of inequality such as racism, colonialism, and economic injustice. A strong emphasis is given to the variety of approaches and actions women take to promote gender equality and to influence women''s progress. The influence of intersectional and contextual factors on women''s issues, activism, and movements are a key focus. 

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL WOMEN’S STUDIES
CHAPTER 2 WOMEN’S LOWER STATUS AND POWER
CHAPTER 3 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
CHAPTER 4 WOMEN’S SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL RIGHTS
CHAPTER 5 WOMEN’S WORK
CHAPTER 6 WOMEN, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
CHAPTER 7 WOMEN AND GLOBALIZATION
CHAPTER 8 WOMEN AND RELIGION
CHAPTER 9 WOMEN AND POLITICS
CHAPTER 10 WOMEN’S MOVEMENTS


APPENDIX
GLOSSARY
INDEX


Women Across Cultures A Global Perspective ISE

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      Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
      Publication Date: 30/03/2022
      ISBN13: 9781265219697, 978-1265219697
      ISBN10: 1265219699
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      Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Women Across Cultures examines contemporary women''s issues and empowerment from a global perspective. Gender inequality is examined as a historical sociocultural phenomenon within the context of interlocking systems of inequality such as racism, colonialism, and economic injustice. A strong emphasis is given to the variety of approaches and actions women take to promote gender equality and to influence women''s progress. The influence of intersectional and contextual factors on women''s issues, activism, and movements are a key focus. 

      Table of Contents
      CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL WOMEN’S STUDIES
      CHAPTER 2 WOMEN’S LOWER STATUS AND POWER
      CHAPTER 3 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
      CHAPTER 4 WOMEN’S SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL RIGHTS
      CHAPTER 5 WOMEN’S WORK
      CHAPTER 6 WOMEN, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
      CHAPTER 7 WOMEN AND GLOBALIZATION
      CHAPTER 8 WOMEN AND RELIGION
      CHAPTER 9 WOMEN AND POLITICS
      CHAPTER 10 WOMEN’S MOVEMENTS


      APPENDIX
      GLOSSARY
      INDEX


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