Since the early 1990s, feminists in India have been rallying against integrating the Indian economy into the world market, perceiving it as a phenomenon which will lead to increased feminisation of poverty and the commodification of women. This anthology explores the impact of globalisation on Indian women and the struggle for gender equality. Since urban India has taken the initial benefit and brunt of globalisation, the focus here is on urban women, particularly from the educated middle class. The two dozen essays in this book offer insights into: - gender identity, gender relations and conceptions of women - violence against women and conflict resolution - women and the media - neo-liberal globalisation, from beauty pageants to working conditions - women and information and communication technologies - politics and women's political participation 'Women`s work is never done,` said an African women`s rights activist, `Feminists' work will never ever be done.' This book reminds us that the road to the complete empowerment of women in India is still a long one.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sage Publications Inc
ISBN-13
9780761935209
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96260231
Product Key Features
Author
Rehana Ghadially
Publication Name
Urban Women in Contemporary India: a Reader
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
372 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
241mm
Item Width
184mm
Item Weight
620g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Rehana Ghadially
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