Women, Globalization and Fragmentation in the Developing World (Women's Studies at York Series) by Afshar, H. [Editor]; Barrientos, S. [Editor]; - 1999-10-08

Palgrave Macmillan, 1999-09-11. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: Palgrave Macmillan. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. Cloth. 0312216599 . 230 pages, a copy in dustjacket.; 8vo .

Hardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The process of globalization has had a dramatic impact on the lives of women in developing countries in the past decade.

New. The process of globalization has had a dramatic impact on the lives of women in developing countries in the past decade. They have been increasingly drawn into insecure flexible employment working for the world market. The feminisation of the labour market has increased the burdens on women, and the inability of men to access full-time well-remunerated employment has exacerbated the process of male out-migration and has left many families headed by women. At the same time the reduction in state services and welfare has increased the burdens placed on women. Nevertheless the consequences of globalization have been different for different women in different places. In some circumstances it has created opportunities for greater empowerment, whilst in others it has stimulated a reaction and increased the subordination of women. This book explores the experiences of women in diverse local contexts within different cultures and faiths, drawing on case studies from Asia, Africa and Latin America. It… Read More

Palgrave Macmillan, 1999. Hardcover. New. 241 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.00 inches.