Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Contemporary and Historical Perspectives - Hardcover

Gloria Ayee; Elena Shabliy

 
9781666939682: Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Contemporary and Historical Perspectives

Synopsis

Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Contemporary and Historical Perspectives offers a rigorous analysis of comparative gender-sensitive policy and perspectives regarding gender justice and equity at global, national, and local levels. Presenting and analyzing case studies from countries around the world, including the United States, Northern Ireland, India, Bangladesh, and Iran, the essays in this collection posit that gender equity dialogue and policy advancement are the main key components to progress and perseverance in gender justice—both for positive outcomes and policy making at the global level. In addition, the contributors illustrate that greater gender equity and justice realization influences smart economy development, enhancing progress and improving other positive outcomes, including prospects for intergenerational justice and for the quality of societal policies and institutions.

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About the Authors

Gloria Y.A. Ayee is lecturer at Harvard University and senior research fellow with the IARA Project at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School.

Elena V. Shabliy is visiting scholar at Harvard University.

Dmitry Kurochkin is lecturer and researcher at Harvard University.

Tony Wall is professor in the Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University and holds visiting roles at Stockholm University Sweden and Phu Xuan University Vietnam.

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