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Women`s Suffrage in the British Empire: Citizenship, Nation and Race: 3 (Routledge Research in Gender and History)
0Discover the complex global fight for women’s suffrage across the vast British Empire. This collection delves into how crucial debates surrounding citizenship, nationhood, and race shaped voting rights campaigns worldwide. Explore pivotal moments and diverse experiences that highlight the interconnectedness of gender equality struggles, offering valuable insights for understanding historical developments in nations like India. It’s essential reading for students and scholars of gender history, colonial studies, and political rights.
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Women, Body, Desire in Post-Colonial India: Narratives of Gender and Sexuality.
0Delve into the intricate tapestry of female identity, body, and desire in post-colonial India with this groundbreaking ethnographic study. Author Jyoti Puri offers profound insights, connecting class, nationhood, and evolving gender roles for Indian women. This essential read for sociology, gender studies, and Indian studies enthusiasts explores compelling narratives of female subjectivity and desire. Gain a deeper understanding of women’s experiences and sexuality within the dynamic context of modern Indian society. Essential for scholars and anyone seeking nuanced perspectives on contemporary Indian womanhood.
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Women, Family and Child Care in India: A World in Transition
0Explore decades of transformation in Indian women, family care, and child care through a unique, long-term study. This insightful work chronicles the lives of 24 Indian families, detailing traditional gender hierarchies and male dominance alongside the profound impacts of urbanization and modernization on Indian society. Witness firsthand how family structures adapt and evolve amidst rapid social change. An essential read for students of sociology, gender studies, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of contemporary Indian family dynamics and women’s roles.
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WOMEN, GENDER, AND CRIME: Core Concepts
0Explore the critical intersection of women, gender, and crime with this foundational text. Delve into core concepts of gendered victimization, criminalization, and women’s roles within the criminal justice system. This insightful book provides essential understanding of criminological theories and societal impacts. Perfect for students and professionals in sociology, criminology, gender studies, and law seeking comprehensive knowledge of justice system dynamics. An indispensable resource for academic study and research in India.
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Women, Gender, Remittances and Development in the Global South (Gender in a Global/Local World)
0Explore the intricate links between women, remittances, and development across the Global South. This insightful book delves into understudied connections, offering fresh conceptual frameworks and diverse case studies from transnational flows. It critically examines how remittances shape gender identities and roles, both for migrants and their families at the receiving end, particularly in developing economies. Essential reading for students, researchers, and professionals in gender studies, sociology, and economics seeking to understand gender dynamics in migration and development within South Asian and global contexts.
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Women, Global Protest Movements, and Political Agency: Rethinking the Legacy of 1968 (Routledge Studies in Gender and Global Politics)
0Rethink the transformative legacy of 1968 and its impact on women’s political agency. This pivotal study delves into global protest movements, exploring how women’s revolutionary experiences from that era are remembered. It interrogates the significance of “68” in gender and geopolitics, analyzing women’s historical involvement and their multifaceted roles in shaping social change worldwide. Essential reading for students and scholars in history, politics, international relations, sociology, and gender studies seeking a deeper understanding of feminist movements and political action.
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Women, Immigration and Identities in France
0Uncover the profound journey of immigrant women in France, navigating complex social and political landscapes. This vital study examines how women confront racism, changing citizenship laws, and exclusion, exploring their powerful strategies for change. It delves into the negotiation of cultural identities across generations and communities, from Maghrebi families to attitudes on the Islamic headscarf, and analyzes diverse cultural expressions from literature to film. Essential for students of sociology, cultural studies, and postcolonial France, this book offers critical insights into gender, immigration, and identity formation for a global audience.
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Women, Islam and Modernity: Single Women, Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Contemporary Indonesia
0Explore the intricate interplay of women, Islam, and modernity in contemporary Indonesia. This vital study delves into how cultural contexts shape the sexual and reproductive health experiences of young single women, examining courtship rituals, societal expectations, and personal agency. Gain profound insights into the challenges and navigations faced by women in evolving Islamic societies. An indispensable resource for scholars, students, and professionals in sociology, gender studies, anthropology, and Islamic studies across India, seeking to understand global gender dynamics.
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Women, Islam, and Education in Iran (Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education)
0Uncover the complex realities of women’s education in Iran post-1979 Revolution. This critical study meticulously examines how religious-based policies reshaped gender relations and explores the surprising paradox of increasing female educational participation alongside discriminatory laws. Delve into the Islamic Republic’s efforts to transform society, offering profound insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in educational spheres. A must-read for academics, students of sociology, gender studies, and Middle Eastern affairs seeking global perspectives on education and policy.
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Women, Mobility and Incarceration: Love and Recasting of Self Across the Bangladesh-India Border
0Explore the complex realities of women navigating the Bangladesh-India border and finding themselves incarcerated within Indian prisons. This crucial study unpacks how marginalized Bangladeshi women adapt to life in correctional homes, challenging societal honour codes and patriarchal structures prevalent in South Asian society. It reveals their intricate negotiations with state and social borders, their resilience during imprisonment, and their feelings upon returning home. Essential reading for scholars in sociology, criminology, women’s studies, and migration studies, offering profound insights into women’s mobility and gendered experiences of incarceration.
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Women, Murder and Justice
0Delve into the critical examination of how justice is served for women who kill their partners. This compelling study offers a profound feminist perspective, dissecting gender differences within legal responses and the criminal justice system. Discover the nuances of systemic negotiation and the development of impactful feminist strategies for legal reform. Essential reading for students of criminology, law, and gender studies, offering vital insights into societal justice and women’s rights.
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Women, Poverty, Equality: The Role of CEDAW (Studies in International Law)
0Uncover how international law tackles gender-based poverty. This vital study examines the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and its potential to address economic inequality. It offers a sophisticated analysis, arguing for CEDAW as a global standard to activate accountability and inform domestic human rights interpretation. Essential for scholars of international law, human rights advocates, and policymakers in India focusing on women’s rights, gender equality, and poverty alleviation. Gain crucial insights into legal frameworks for social justice and economic empowerment.