ISBN:
9789264077478
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei)
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graph. Darst., Kt.
Ausgabe:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Paralleltitel:
Druckausg. Atlas of gender and development
DDC:
305.4
Schlagwort(e):
Sex discrimination against women
;
Equality
;
Women's rights
;
Women in development
;
Entwicklungsländer
;
Gleichberechtigung
;
Sozialer Indikator
;
Schwellenländer
Kurzfassung:
Illustrated with graphics and maps, the Atlas of Gender and Development gives readers a unique insight into the impact of social institutions - traditions, social norms and cultural practices - on gender equality in 124 non-OECD countries. Gender inequality holds back not just women but the economic and social development of entire societies. Overcoming discrimination is important in the fight against poverty in developing countries and for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Tackling these inequalities is not easy: in many countries, discrimination against women is deeply roo
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Development Centre; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction; Why Do we Need a SIGI Index?; World Overview; Sources; Glossary
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-317)
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1787/9789264077478-en
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