Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context
Author | : Shireen Hassim |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 367 |
Release | : 2006-04-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230625280 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230625282 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context by : Shireen Hassim
Download or read book Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context written by Shireen Hassim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-04-27 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illustrates why both academic research and policy thinking need to factor-in gender hierarchies and structures if they are to address some of the key challenges of contemporary societies: the widespread informality and insecurity of paid work and the crisis of care.