ISBN:
9781498538794
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (241 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.42096
Keywords:
Sex discrimination against women - Africa
;
Sex discrimination against women - Africa
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books.
Abstract:
This book discusses the causes of women's marginalization in Africa, addressing issues such as time poverty, lack of education, poor governance, human trafficking, and cultural practices such as early marriages and bride price. It provides recommendations on policies and initiatives that would elevate women's livelihood and societal standing in African countries.
Abstract:
Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Theoretical Explanations of Female Victimization -- 1 Gender and Patriarchy -- Part II: Issues Affecting African Women -- 2 Poverty -- 3 Problems and Weaknesses in Educational Systems -- 4 The Impact of the Economy on Women -- 5 Trafficking of Women -- 6 Crimes of Culture -- Part III: Recommendations -- 7 Recommendations -- Conclusion -- References -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects -- About the Author.
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