Women and Girls Rising: Progress and resistance around the world (Global Institutions)

Synopsis

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that improvements in the status of women and girls – however worthy and important in their own right – also drive the prosperity, stability, and security of families, communities, and nations. Yet despite many indicators of progress, women and girls everywhere – including countries of the developed world – continue to confront barriers to their full and equal participation in social, economic, and political life.Capturing voices and experiences from around the world, this work documents the modern history of the global women’s movement - its many accomplishments and setbacks. Drawing together prominent pioneers and contemporary policymakers, activists, and scholars, the volume interrogates where and why progress has met resistance and been slowed, and examine the still unfinished agenda for change in national and international policy arenas. This history and roadmap are especially critical for younger generations who need a better understanding of this rich feminist legacy and the intense opposition that women’s movements have generated.This book creates a clear and forceful narrative about women’s agency and the central relevance of women’s rights movements to global and national policy-making.. It is essential reading for activists and policymakers, students and scholars alike.

Copyright:

2015

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

410 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781317482659

Related ISBNs:

9781138898776, 9781138898769, 9781315708379

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

03/23/22

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial material, Ellen Chesler and Terry McGovern

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Politics and Government

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Ellen Chesler

Edited by:

Terry McGovern