Gender and Development

By Janet Henshall Momsen

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About the Book

Since the Classic Women and Development in the Third World was published over a decade ago, a new awareness of the importance of gender roles in development has grown. Gender and Development provides an clear and concise introduction to this topic based on the author's wide field experience.

Featuring topical and up-to-date information and analysis throughout, this accessible textbook contains a wealth of student-friendly features, including chapter learning objectives, discussion questions, annotated guides to further reading and websites, numerous maps and photographs as well as boxed international case studies which encompass the transition countries of Eastern and Central Europe and the Central Asian Republics, as well as Latin America and Asia.

Reviews

'Momsen has an ability to work with complex concepts in a clear and simple manner, making this an invaluable text for any student first encountering gender and development issues.' - Progress in Development Studies

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Gender is a Development Issue 2. The Sex Ratio 3. Reproduction 4. Gender, Health and Violence 5. Gender and Environment 6. Gender in Rural Areas 7. Gender and Urbanization 8. Globalization and Changing Patterns of Economic Activity 9. How Far Have We Come?

About the Author(s)

Janet Henshall Momsen is Professor of Geography at the University of California at Davis.