Gender, Development and Poverty

Sweetman, Caroline (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0855984805 / ISBN 13: 9780855984809

Published by Oxfam, 2002

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Synopsis:

Over the past 50 years, billions of dollars and working days have been expended on the 'development' of countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific. The alleviation of poverty is the primary concern of many - though not all - organisations working in the development sector. This book examines how gender inequalities impact on men's, women's and children's experiences of poverty, and demonstrates the importance of integrating gender analysis into every aspect of development initiatives. Covering a range of issues including macro-level neo-liberal restructuring, poverty reduction strategies, gender budgets, education, HIV/AIDS, globalization and poverty in the north, the contributors bring new insights into impacts of gender-blind development policies at all levels. They show how gender equality forms an integral part of 'development' which must be mainstreamed into all poverty alleviation programmes and development initiatives if these are to create positive outcomes for poor people.

About the Author: Caroline Sweetman is Editor of the international journal Gender & Development and works for Oxfam GB.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gender, Development and Poverty
Publisher: Oxfam
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: As New