This book uses the information collected in original household surveys conducted in rural areas in four countries to investigate the links between women's position in the household, diversification strategies, labour market participation and poverty reduction. The book centres on country-specific chapters that provide an in-depth focus on an issue of relevance to the location and that tease out the interplay between female empowerment and development in that context. In particular, the chapters examine:
The analysis calls for caution in assuming that labour market expansion necessarily acts to empower women and emphasizes the role female access to assets can have in facilitating diversification and escaping poverty. It will appeal to all those studying development economics, with particular interest in areas such as diversification, poverty and female empowerment.
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This book uses the information collected in original household surveys conducted in rural areas in four countries to investigate the links between women's position in the household, diversification strategies, labour market participation and poverty reduction. The book centres on country-specific chapters that provide an in-depth focus on an issue of relevance to the location and that tease out the interplay between female empowerment and development in that context. In particular, the chapters examine:
The analysis calls for caution in assuming that labour market expansion necessarily acts to empower women and emphasizes the role female access to assets can have in facilitating diversification and escaping poverty. It will appeal to all those studying development economics, with particular interest in areas such as diversification, poverty and female empowerment.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Studies in Development Economics |
Release date | February 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2008 |
Editors | Sara Horrell, Hazel Johnson, Paul Mosley |
Dimensions | 234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-43757-8 |
Barcode | 9780415437578 |
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LSN | 0-415-43757-1 |