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The Handbook on Gender in Asia provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of gender issues, relations, and dynamics across the Asian continent. Edited by Shirlena Huang and Kanchana N. Ruwanpura, this international handbook brings together leading scholars and experts to examine how gender intersects with culture, politics, economics, and society throughout Asia’s diverse regions.
The handbook covers critical topics including gender roles, women’s rights, masculinity studies, LGBTQ+ issues, labor and employment, education, health, and family structures across different Asian countries and communities. It explores both historical perspectives and contemporary challenges, offering insights into how traditional values interact with modernization and globalization. The collection addresses regional variations while identifying common themes that connect Asian societies.
This essential reference work is valuable for academics, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking to understand the complexities of gender in Asian contexts and their broader implications for social development and equity.
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