Women Across Cultures: A Global Perspective: 2026 Release ISE
1265861730
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9781265861735
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, colo…
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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 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 of the text