This book explores the relationship between gender roles and livestock management in Indramayu, Indonesia. It highlights how men and women contribute differently to livestock production, decision-m…
A highly controversial intervention into the debate on postmodernism and feminism, this book looks at what happens when these modes of analysis are jointly employed to illuminate the sexual politic…
This book traces the global history of widow sacrifice, from its ancient ritual practices to its symbolic and cultural legacies in the present. It explores how traditions such as sati reflect patri…
This book examines the impact of globalization on women’s roles in development, focusing on labor, economic participation, and gender inequalities. It highlights challenges and opportunities for …
Women’s Studies Forum 1999 presents a collection of research, discussions, and analyses on gender issues and women’s development in Korea and beyond. The volume addresses topics such as womenâ€â€¦
This book provides a comprehensive overview of women’s information services and networks worldwide, focusing on their role in promoting gender equality, social development, and empowerment. It hi…
Women, Gender, and Human Rights: A Global Perspective examines the intersection of gender and human rights, exploring how international frameworks address the protection and empowerment of women wo…
This book explores the intersections of feminism, gay rights, and constitutional law, analyzing how cultural norms and legal frameworks shape the rights and status of women and LGBTQ+ individuals. …
The Women & War Reader brings together a wide range of essays examining the complex relationships between women and war across history and regions. It explores women’s roles as victims, survivors…
This book explores the role of women in decision-making processes within the United Nations system. It examines the progress and setbacks in integrating gender perspectives into UN structures, poli…
This book examines the challenges and opportunities for women’s political participation in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting both structural barriers and innovative strategies developed by wo…
Seeds 2 presents a collection of case studies showcasing innovative projects that support women’s economic, social, and political empowerment across different regions of the world. The volume hig…
This report assesses the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in the Philippines for the period 2013–2014, focusing on women’s participation in peace and security p…
This book explores the persistence and resurgence of patriarchal structures across Asia and their implications for women’s movements. It examines how political, cultural, and religious forces rei…
Perspective 4/2001 is a periodical publication that provides critical analysis of social, political, and gender issues in Asia, with particular attention to women’s roles in times of societal cha…
This book documents the initiative to promote gender-responsive governance in Parepare, South Sulawesi, by integrating gender perspectives into local budget processes. It highlights how collaborati…
Making Budget Relevant presents the experience of integrating gender perspectives into local budgeting in Polewali Mandar District, Indonesia. The initiative focused on empowering women at the gras…
Girls, Feminism, and Grassroots Literacies: Activism in the GirlZone examines how a feminist, community-based literacy project in Chicago—known as GirlZone—created spaces for young women to eng…
Gender & Sexuality: Critical Theories, Critical Thinkers provides an introduction to key debates in feminist theory, queer theory, and sexuality studies by examining the works of influential thinke…
Empowering Women: A Holistic Approach – UNICEF Experiences in East Asia and the Pacific presents lessons learned from UNICEF’s initiatives to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment a…