ISBN:
1856491056
Language:
English
Pages:
XIII, 140 S.
,
Ill., graph. Darst.
Series Statement:
Women and world development series
DDC:
306.85
Keywords:
Famille
;
Femmes - Conditions économiques
;
Femmes - Relations familiales
;
Gezin
;
Sociale situatie
;
Vrouwen
;
Frau
;
Wirtschaft
;
Families
;
Women Economic conditions
;
Women Family relationships
;
Soziale Situation
;
Frau
;
Familie
;
Frau
;
Familie
;
Frau
;
Familie
;
Soziale Situation
Abstract:
The family impacts upon every aspect of women's lives; early education and socialization, sexuality, and the ways in which they learn their roles as wives, mothers and carers. In recent years, the changing nature of the family has sparked considerable debate and controversy. This book takes a comprehensive look at family structures worldwide and women's roles within them, particularly in the context of women's increasing challenge to men's power in the family. It also considers the factors underlying the rising divorce rate now affecting families in the North and South. The book explores the contradictions for women that are inherent in the family. For many it is a place of security and support, but conversely it may be an instrument of oppression, subordination and brutality. Finally it examines the internal and external influences on the family and women's place within it, and the role of the state in providing support for families.
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